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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.12, 3,222.68 and 1,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.12, 3,222.68 and 1,340.72 is: 1,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.12 : 3,222.68 = 1,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.12/3,222.68 = 1,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.12x = 3,222.68 × 1,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.12x = 4,320,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,711.53/2,335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.32

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