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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.42, 3,201.18 and 1,576.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.42, 3,201.18 and 1,576.14 is: 2,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.42 : 3,201.18 = 1,576.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.42/3,201.18 = 1,576.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.42x = 3,201.18 × 1,576.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.42x = 5,045,507.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,045,507.85/2,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.52

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