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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.04, 3,217.77 and 1,448.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.04, 3,217.77 and 1,448.06 is: 1,998.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.04 : 3,217.77 = 1,448.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.04/3,217.77 = 1,448.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.04x = 3,217.77 × 1,448.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.04x = 4,659,532.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,532.07/2,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.05

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