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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.38, 3,206.58 and 1,438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.38, 3,206.58 and 1,438.94 is: 1,986.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.38 : 3,206.58 = 1,438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.38/3,206.58 = 1,438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.38x = 3,206.58 × 1,438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.38x = 4,614,076.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614,076.23/2,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.79

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