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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.86, 3,220.28 and 1,449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.86, 3,220.28 and 1,449.88 is: 2,000.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.86 : 3,220.28 = 1,449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.86/3,220.28 = 1,449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.86x = 3,220.28 × 1,449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.86x = 4,669,019.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,019.57/2,333.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.56

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