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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.49, 3,223.43 and 1,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.49, 3,223.43 and 1,341.44 is: 1,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.49 : 3,223.43 = 1,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.49/3,223.43 = 1,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.49x = 3,223.43 × 1,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.49x = 4,324,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,037.94/2,335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.45

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