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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.20, 3,223.86 and 1,495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.20, 3,223.86 and 1,495.72 is: 2,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.20 : 3,223.86 = 1,495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.20/3,223.86 = 1,495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.20x = 3,223.86 × 1,495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.20x = 4,821,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,991.88/2,336.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,064.03

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