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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.77, 3,223.50 and 1,341.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.77, 3,223.50 and 1,341.16 is: 1,850.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.77 : 3,223.50 = 1,341.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.77/3,223.50 = 1,341.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.77x = 3,223.50 × 1,341.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.77x = 4,323,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,216.17/2,335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.87

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