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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.03, 3,222.89 and 1,450.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.03, 3,222.89 and 1,450.31 is: 2,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.03 : 3,222.89 = 1,450.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.03/3,222.89 = 1,450.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.03x = 3,222.89 × 1,450.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.03x = 4,674,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,674,171.67/2,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001.76

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