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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336, 3,224.24 and 1,451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336, 3,224.24 and 1,451.24 is: 2,003.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336 : 3,224.24 = 1,451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336/3,224.24 = 1,451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336x = 3,224.24 × 1,451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336x = 4,679,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,146.06/2,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.06

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