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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.84, 3,203.92 and 1,437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.84, 3,203.92 and 1,437.10 is: 1,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.84 : 3,203.92 = 1,437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.84/3,203.92 = 1,437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.84x = 3,203.92 × 1,437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.84x = 4,604,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,353.43/2,322.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.21

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