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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.59, 3,344.35 and 1,450.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.59, 3,344.35 and 1,450.22 is: 2,172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.59 : 3,344.35 = 1,450.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.59/3,344.35 = 1,450.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.59x = 3,344.35 × 1,450.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.59x = 4,850,047.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850,047.99/2,232.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.38

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