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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.33, 3,491.82 and 1,448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.33, 3,491.82 and 1,448.57 is: 2,173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.33 : 3,491.82 = 1,448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.33/3,491.82 = 1,448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.33x = 3,491.82 × 1,448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.33x = 5,058,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058,154.43/2,327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,173.38

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