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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.64, 3,217.92 and 1,449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.64, 3,217.92 and 1,449.47 is: 1,999.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.64 : 3,217.92 = 1,449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.64/3,217.92 = 1,449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.64x = 3,217.92 × 1,449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.64x = 4,664,278.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,278.50/2,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,999.57

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