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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.97, 3,220.61 and 1,449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.97, 3,220.61 and 1,449.45 is: 2,000.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.97 : 3,220.61 = 1,449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.97/3,220.61 = 1,449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.97x = 3,220.61 × 1,449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.97x = 4,668,113.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,668,113.16/2,333.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.07

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