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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.26, 3,222.55 and 1,339.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.26, 3,222.55 and 1,339.81 is: 1,848.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.26 : 3,222.55 = 1,339.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.26/3,222.55 = 1,339.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.26x = 3,222.55 × 1,339.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.26x = 4,317,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,598.33/2,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.87

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