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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.92, 3,204.18 and 1,438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.92, 3,204.18 and 1,438.76 is: 1,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.92 : 3,204.18 = 1,438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.92/3,204.18 = 1,438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.92x = 3,204.18 × 1,438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.92x = 4,610,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,046.02/2,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.59

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