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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322, 3,204.36 and 1,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322, 3,204.36 and 1,495.44 is: 2,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322 : 3,204.36 = 1,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322/3,204.36 = 1,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322x = 3,204.36 × 1,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322x = 4,791,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,928.12/2,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.71

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