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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.21, 3,222.32 and 1,497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.21, 3,222.32 and 1,497.15 is: 2,065.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.21 : 3,222.32 = 1,497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.21/3,222.32 = 1,497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.21x = 3,222.32 × 1,497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.21x = 4,824,288.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,288.90/2,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.01

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