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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.14, 3,226.77 and 1,744.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.14, 3,226.77 and 1,744.38 is: 2,410.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.14 : 3,226.77 = 1,744.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.14/3,226.77 = 1,744.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.14x = 3,226.77 × 1,744.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.14x = 5,628,713.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628,713.05/2,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.44

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