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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.86, 3,482.46 and 1,152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.86, 3,482.46 and 1,152.03 is: 1,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.86 : 3,482.46 = 1,152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.86/3,482.46 = 1,152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.86x = 3,482.46 × 1,152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.86x = 4,011,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,911.45/2,322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.15

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