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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.56, 3,222.86 and 1,450.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.56, 3,222.86 and 1,450.64 is: 2,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.56 : 3,222.86 = 1,450.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.56/3,222.86 = 1,450.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.56x = 3,222.86 × 1,450.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.56x = 4,675,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,210.43/2,334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.61

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