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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.95, 3,515.69 and 1,420.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.95, 3,515.69 and 1,420.29 is: 2,129.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.95 : 3,515.69 = 1,420.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.95/3,515.69 = 1,420.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.95x = 3,515.69 × 1,420.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.95x = 4,993,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,993,299.35/2,344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.38

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