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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.60, 3,353.40 and 1,414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.60, 3,353.40 and 1,414.80 is: 2,122.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.60 : 3,353.40 = 1,414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.60/3,353.40 = 1,414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.60x = 3,353.40 × 1,414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.60x = 4,744,390.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,390.32/2,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.20

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