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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.97, 3,223.59 and 1,497.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.97, 3,223.59 and 1,497.39 is: 2,065.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.97 : 3,223.59 = 1,497.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.97/3,223.59 = 1,497.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.97x = 3,223.59 × 1,497.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.97x = 4,826,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,826,971.43/2,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.48

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