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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.84, 3,222.99 and 1,341.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.84, 3,222.99 and 1,341.36 is: 1,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.84 : 3,222.99 = 1,341.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.84/3,222.99 = 1,341.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.84x = 3,222.99 × 1,341.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.84x = 4,323,189.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,189.87/2,335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.81

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