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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.03, 3,222.35 and 1,340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.03, 3,222.35 and 1,340.27 is: 1,849.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.03 : 3,222.35 = 1,340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.03/3,222.35 = 1,340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.03x = 3,222.35 × 1,340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.03x = 4,318,819.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,819.03/2,335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.58

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