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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.20, 3,222.48 and 1,494.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.20, 3,222.48 and 1,494.72 is: 2,062.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.20 : 3,222.48 = 1,494.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.20/3,222.48 = 1,494.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.20x = 3,222.48 × 1,494.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.20x = 4,816,705.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,705.31/2,335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.65

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