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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.22, 3,209.10 and 1,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.22, 3,209.10 and 1,441.70 is: 1,988.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.22 : 3,209.10 = 1,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.22/3,209.10 = 1,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.22x = 3,209.10 × 1,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.22x = 4,626,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,559.47/2,326.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.87

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