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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.24, 3,223.02 and 1,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.24, 3,223.02 and 1,450.72 is: 2,002.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.24 : 3,223.02 = 1,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.24/3,223.02 = 1,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.24x = 3,223.02 × 1,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.24x = 4,675,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,699.57/2,335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.24

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