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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.12, 3,211.52 and 1,442.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.12, 3,211.52 and 1,442.44 is: 1,991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.12 : 3,211.52 = 1,442.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.12/3,211.52 = 1,442.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.12x = 3,211.52 × 1,442.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.12x = 4,632,424.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,424.91/2,326.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.48

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