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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.82, 3,228.82 and 1,344.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.82, 3,228.82 and 1,344.40 is: 1,855.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.82 : 3,228.82 = 1,344.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.82/3,228.82 = 1,344.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.82x = 3,228.82 × 1,344.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.82x = 4,340,825.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,340,825.61/2,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.20

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