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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.86, 3,499.02 and 1,455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.86, 3,499.02 and 1,455.48 is: 2,180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.86 : 3,499.02 = 1,455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.86/3,499.02 = 1,455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.86x = 3,499.02 × 1,455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.86x = 5,092,753.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,092,753.63/2,335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.25

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