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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.61, 3,223.26 and 1,451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.61, 3,223.26 and 1,451.61 is: 2,004.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.61 : 3,223.26 = 1,451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.61/3,223.26 = 1,451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.61x = 3,223.26 × 1,451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.61x = 4,678,916.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,916.45/2,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,004.15

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