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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,330.66, 3,217.12 and 1,447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,330.66, 3,217.12 and 1,447.22 is: 1,997.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,330.66 : 3,217.12 = 1,447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,330.66/3,217.12 = 1,447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,330.66x = 3,217.12 × 1,447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,330.66x = 4,655,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,880.41/2,330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.67

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