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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.72, 3,222.08 and 1,451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.72, 3,222.08 and 1,451.12 is: 2,002.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.72 : 3,222.08 = 1,451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.72/3,222.08 = 1,451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.72x = 3,222.08 × 1,451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.72x = 4,675,624.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,624.73/2,334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.65

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