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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.47, 3,205.02 and 1,438.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.47, 3,205.02 and 1,438.80 is: 1,985.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.47 : 3,205.02 = 1,438.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.47/3,205.02 = 1,438.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.47x = 3,205.02 × 1,438.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.47x = 4,611,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,382.78/2,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.56

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