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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.99, 3,489.48 and 1,457.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.99, 3,489.48 and 1,457.91 is: 2,190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.99 : 3,489.48 = 1,457.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.99/3,489.48 = 1,457.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.99x = 3,489.48 × 1,457.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.99x = 5,087,347.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,347.79/2,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.00

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