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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.94, 3,070.62 and 1,341.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.94, 3,070.62 and 1,341.47 is: 1,851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.94 : 3,070.62 = 1,341.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.94/3,070.62 = 1,341.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.94x = 3,070.62 × 1,341.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.94x = 4,119,129.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,129.26/2,224.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.35

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