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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.52, 3,228.48 and 1,344.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.52, 3,228.48 and 1,344.74 is: 1,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.52 : 3,228.48 = 1,344.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.52/3,228.48 = 1,344.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.52x = 3,228.48 × 1,344.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.52x = 4,341,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341,466.20/2,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.71

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