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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.88, 3,225.24 and 1,628.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.88, 3,225.24 and 1,628.55 is: 2,247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.88 : 3,225.24 = 1,628.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.88/3,225.24 = 1,628.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.88x = 3,225.24 × 1,628.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.88x = 5,252,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,252,464.60/2,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,247.64

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