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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.29, 3,235.76 and 1,459.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.29, 3,235.76 and 1,459.57 is: 2,014.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.29 : 3,235.76 = 1,459.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.29/3,235.76 = 1,459.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.29x = 3,235.76 × 1,459.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.29x = 4,722,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,818.22/2,344.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.60

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