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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.80, 3,229.28 and 1,455.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.80, 3,229.28 and 1,455.89 is: 2,009.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.80 : 3,229.28 = 1,455.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.80/3,229.28 = 1,455.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.80x = 3,229.28 × 1,455.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.80x = 4,701,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,476.46/2,339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.35

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