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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.68, 3,349.98 and 1,440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.68, 3,349.98 and 1,440.62 is: 2,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.68 : 3,349.98 = 1,440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.68/3,349.98 = 1,440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.68x = 3,349.98 × 1,440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.68x = 4,826,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,056.56/2,233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.59

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