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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,288.06, 3,156.36 and 1,447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,288.06, 3,156.36 and 1,447.35 is: 1,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,288.06 : 3,156.36 = 1,447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,288.06/3,156.36 = 1,447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,288.06x = 3,156.36 × 1,447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,288.06x = 4,568,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,341.86/2,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.60

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