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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.72, 3,396.44 and 1,224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.72, 3,396.44 and 1,224.16 is: 1,835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.72 : 3,396.44 = 1,224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.72/3,396.44 = 1,224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.72x = 3,396.44 × 1,224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.72x = 4,157,785.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,785.99/2,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.08

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