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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.36, 3,222.60 and 1,340.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.36, 3,222.60 and 1,340.42 is: 1,849.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.36 : 3,222.60 = 1,340.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.36/3,222.60 = 1,340.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.36x = 3,222.60 × 1,340.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.36x = 4,319,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,645.43/2,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.67

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