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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.42, 3,222.95 and 1,340.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.42, 3,222.95 and 1,340.89 is: 1,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.42 : 3,222.95 = 1,340.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.42/3,222.95 = 1,340.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.42x = 3,222.95 × 1,340.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.42x = 4,321,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,621.43/2,335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.47

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