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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.39, 3,222.72 and 1,340.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.39, 3,222.72 and 1,340.62 is: 1,849.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.39 : 3,222.72 = 1,340.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.39/3,222.72 = 1,340.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.39x = 3,222.72 × 1,340.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.39x = 4,320,434.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,434.83/2,335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.99

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