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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.64, 3,218.66 and 1,449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.64, 3,218.66 and 1,449.64 is: 2,000.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.64 : 3,218.66 = 1,449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.64/3,218.66 = 1,449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.64x = 3,218.66 × 1,449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.64x = 4,665,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,882.99/2,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.26

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