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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.22, 3,212.96 and 1,501.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.22, 3,212.96 and 1,501.22 is: 2,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.22 : 3,212.96 = 1,501.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.22/3,212.96 = 1,501.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.22x = 3,212.96 × 1,501.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.22x = 4,823,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,359.81/2,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,070.80

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