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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.12, 3,224.40 and 1,451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.12, 3,224.40 and 1,451.40 is: 2,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.12 : 3,224.40 = 1,451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.12/3,224.40 = 1,451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.12x = 3,224.40 × 1,451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.12x = 4,679,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679,894.16/2,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,003.28

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