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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.78, 3,347.46 and 1,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.78, 3,347.46 and 1,456.68 is: 2,180.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.78 : 3,347.46 = 1,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.78/3,347.46 = 1,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.78x = 3,347.46 × 1,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.78x = 4,876,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,178.03/2,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.97

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