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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.41, 3,222.99 and 1,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.41, 3,222.99 and 1,340.73 is: 1,850.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.41 : 3,222.99 = 1,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.41/3,222.99 = 1,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.41x = 3,222.99 × 1,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.41x = 4,321,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,159.38/2,335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.28

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