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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.57, 3,222.72 and 1,340.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.57, 3,222.72 and 1,340.66 is: 1,849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.57 : 3,222.72 = 1,340.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.57/3,222.72 = 1,340.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.57x = 3,222.72 × 1,340.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.57x = 4,320,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,320,571.80/2,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.90

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