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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.96, 3,080.34 and 1,447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.96, 3,080.34 and 1,447.26 is: 1,996.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.96 : 3,080.34 = 1,447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.96/3,080.34 = 1,447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.96x = 3,080.34 × 1,447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.96x = 4,458,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,458,052.87/2,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.48

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