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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.98, 3,223.56 and 1,341.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.98, 3,223.56 and 1,341.42 is: 1,851.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.98 : 3,223.56 = 1,341.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.98/3,223.56 = 1,341.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.98x = 3,223.56 × 1,341.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.98x = 4,324,147.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,147.86/2,335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.11

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