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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.22, 3,211.26 and 1,477.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.22, 3,211.26 and 1,477.18 is: 2,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.22 : 3,211.26 = 1,477.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.22/3,211.26 = 1,477.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.22x = 3,211.26 × 1,477.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.22x = 4,743,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,609.05/2,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.44

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