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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.34, 3,233.76 and 1,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.34, 3,233.76 and 1,399.48 is: 1,930.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.34 : 3,233.76 = 1,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.34/3,233.76 = 1,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.34x = 3,233.76 × 1,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.34x = 4,525,569.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525,569.11/2,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.42

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