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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.73, 3,070.50 and 1,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.73, 3,070.50 and 1,340.62 is: 1,850.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.73 : 3,070.50 = 1,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.73/3,070.50 = 1,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.73x = 3,070.50 × 1,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.73x = 4,116,358.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,358.36/2,224.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.27

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