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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.87, 3,223.05 and 1,497.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.87, 3,223.05 and 1,497.65 is: 2,065.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.87 : 3,223.05 = 1,497.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.87/3,223.05 = 1,497.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.87x = 3,223.05 × 1,497.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.87x = 4,826,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,984.72/2,336.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.58

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