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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.19, 3,231.82 and 1,459.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.19, 3,231.82 and 1,459.67 is: 2,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.19 : 3,231.82 = 1,459.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.19/3,231.82 = 1,459.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.19x = 3,231.82 × 1,459.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.19x = 4,717,398.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,398.65/2,344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.38

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