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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.95, 3,223.49 and 1,451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.95, 3,223.49 and 1,451.82 is: 2,003.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.95 : 3,223.49 = 1,451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.95/3,223.49 = 1,451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.95x = 3,223.49 × 1,451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.95x = 4,679,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,919.99/2,335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.43

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