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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.02, 3,195.33 and 1,476.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.02, 3,195.33 and 1,476.24 is: 2,035.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.02 : 3,195.33 = 1,476.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.02/3,195.33 = 1,476.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.02x = 3,195.33 × 1,476.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.02x = 4,717,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,073.96/2,317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.84

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