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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.44, 3,350.76 and 1,456.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.44, 3,350.76 and 1,456.02 is: 2,182.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.44 : 3,350.76 = 1,456.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.44/3,350.76 = 1,456.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.44x = 3,350.76 × 1,456.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.44x = 4,878,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,878,768.12/2,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,182.46

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