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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.23, 3,221.55 and 1,495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.23, 3,221.55 and 1,495.52 is: 2,063.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.23 : 3,221.55 = 1,495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.23/3,221.55 = 1,495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.23x = 3,221.55 × 1,495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.23x = 4,817,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,892.46/2,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,063.13

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