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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.67, 3,338.21 and 1,345.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.67, 3,338.21 and 1,345.01 is: 2,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.67 : 3,338.21 = 1,345.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.67/3,338.21 = 1,345.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.67x = 3,338.21 × 1,345.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.67x = 4,489,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,912.50/2,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.24

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