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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.97, 3,226.49 and 1,620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.97, 3,226.49 and 1,620.44 is: 2,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.97 : 3,226.49 = 1,620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.97/3,226.49 = 1,620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.97x = 3,226.49 × 1,620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.97x = 5,228,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228,309.22/2,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.22

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