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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.12, 3,218.34 and 1,447.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.12, 3,218.34 and 1,447.96 is: 1,998.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.12 : 3,218.34 = 1,447.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.12/3,218.34 = 1,447.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.12x = 3,218.34 × 1,447.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.12x = 4,660,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660,027.59/2,332.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.19

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