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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.28, 3,503.96 and 1,224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.28, 3,503.96 and 1,224.44 is: 1,837.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.28 : 3,503.96 = 1,224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.28/3,503.96 = 1,224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.28x = 3,503.96 × 1,224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.28x = 4,290,388.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290,388.78/2,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.21

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