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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.46, 3,206.44 and 1,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.46, 3,206.44 and 1,614.08 is: 2,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.46 : 3,206.44 = 1,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.46/3,206.44 = 1,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.46x = 3,206.44 × 1,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.46x = 5,175,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,450.68/2,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.43

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