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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.94, 3,222.45 and 1,744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.94, 3,222.45 and 1,744.45 is: 2,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.94 : 3,222.45 = 1,744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.94/3,222.45 = 1,744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.94x = 3,222.45 × 1,744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.94x = 5,621,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621,394.18/2,334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.51

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