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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,233.79 and 1,460.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,233.79 and 1,460.97 is: 2,015.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,233.79 = 1,460.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,233.79 = 1,460.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,233.79 × 1,460.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 4,724,470.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,470.18/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.44

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