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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.98, 3,338.82 and 1,302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.98, 3,338.82 and 1,302.35 is: 1,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.98 : 3,338.82 = 1,302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.98/3,338.82 = 1,302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.98x = 3,338.82 × 1,302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.98x = 4,348,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348,295.53/2,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.31

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