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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,229.76, 3,341.36 and 1,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,229.76, 3,341.36 and 1,614.76 is: 2,419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,229.76 : 3,341.36 = 1,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,229.76/3,341.36 = 1,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,229.76x = 3,341.36 × 1,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,229.76x = 5,395,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,494.47/2,229.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.76

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