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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.97, 3,219.23 and 1,448.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.97, 3,219.23 and 1,448.45 is: 1,998.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.97 : 3,219.23 = 1,448.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.97/3,219.23 = 1,448.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.97x = 3,219.23 × 1,448.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.97x = 4,662,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,893.69/2,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.69

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