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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.55, 3,205.29 and 1,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.55, 3,205.29 and 1,438.39 is: 1,985.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.55 : 3,205.29 = 1,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.55/3,205.29 = 1,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.55x = 3,205.29 × 1,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.55x = 4,610,457.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,457.08/2,322.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.08

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