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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.18, 3,205.50 and 1,576.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.18, 3,205.50 and 1,576.47 is: 2,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.18 : 3,205.50 = 1,576.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.18/3,205.50 = 1,576.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.18x = 3,205.50 × 1,576.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.18x = 5,053,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053,374.59/2,322.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,176.13

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