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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.54, 3,224.41 and 1,274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.54, 3,224.41 and 1,274.22 is: 1,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.54 : 3,224.41 = 1,274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.54/3,224.41 = 1,274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.54x = 3,224.41 × 1,274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.54x = 4,108,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,604.52/2,336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.42

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