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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.22, 3,488.16 and 1,506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.22, 3,488.16 and 1,506.26 is: 2,255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.22 : 3,488.16 = 1,506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.22/3,488.16 = 1,506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.22x = 3,488.16 × 1,506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.22x = 5,254,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,254,075.88/2,329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.72

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