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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.70, 3,225.20 and 1,453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.70, 3,225.20 and 1,453.17 is: 2,005.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.70 : 3,225.20 = 1,453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.70/3,225.20 = 1,453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.70x = 3,225.20 × 1,453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.70x = 4,686,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,756.62/2,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.72

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