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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.22, 3,204.36 and 1,472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.22, 3,204.36 and 1,472.18 is: 2,030.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.22 : 3,204.36 = 1,472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.22/3,204.36 = 1,472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.22x = 3,204.36 × 1,472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.22x = 4,717,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,378.68/2,323.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.54

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