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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.22, 3,209.88 and 1,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.22, 3,209.88 and 1,476.18 is: 2,036.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.22 : 3,209.88 = 1,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.22/3,209.88 = 1,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.22x = 3,209.88 × 1,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.22x = 4,738,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,738,360.66/2,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.06

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