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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.56, 3,221.73 and 1,390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.56, 3,221.73 and 1,390.50 is: 1,918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.56 : 3,221.73 = 1,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.56/3,221.73 = 1,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.56x = 3,221.73 × 1,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.56x = 4,479,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,815.57/2,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.92

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