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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.20, 3,483.30 and 1,888.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.20, 3,483.30 and 1,888.44 is: 2,832.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.20 : 3,483.30 = 1,888.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.20/3,483.30 = 1,888.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.20x = 3,483.30 × 1,888.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.20x = 6,578,003.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,578,003.05/2,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.67

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