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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.37, 3,212.70 and 1,488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.37, 3,212.70 and 1,488.43 is: 2,053.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.37 : 3,212.70 = 1,488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.37/3,212.70 = 1,488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.37x = 3,212.70 × 1,488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.37x = 4,781,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,879.06/2,328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.75

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