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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.90, 3,206.22 and 1,438.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.90, 3,206.22 and 1,438.20 is: 1,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.90 : 3,206.22 = 1,438.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.90/3,206.22 = 1,438.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.90x = 3,206.22 × 1,438.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.90x = 4,611,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,185.60/2,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.10

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