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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.40, 3,223.12 and 1,391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.40, 3,223.12 and 1,391.44 is: 1,920.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.40 : 3,223.12 = 1,391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.40/3,223.12 = 1,391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.40x = 3,223.12 × 1,391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.40x = 4,484,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,484,778.09/2,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.35

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