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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.22, 3,476.48 and 1,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.22, 3,476.48 and 1,497.66 is: 2,244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.22 : 3,476.48 = 1,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.22/3,476.48 = 1,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.22x = 3,476.48 × 1,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.22x = 5,206,585.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,206,585.04/2,320.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.00

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