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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.22, 3,211.09 and 1,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.22, 3,211.09 and 1,476.77 is: 2,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.22 : 3,211.09 = 1,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.22/3,211.09 = 1,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.22x = 3,211.09 × 1,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.22x = 4,742,021.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,021.63/2,327.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.63

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