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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.15, 3,201.02 and 1,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.15, 3,201.02 and 1,424.22 is: 1,963.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.15 : 3,201.02 = 1,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.15/3,201.02 = 1,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.15x = 3,201.02 × 1,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.15x = 4,558,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,957.59/2,322.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963.25

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