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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.66, 3,226.59 and 1,452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.66, 3,226.59 and 1,452.96 is: 2,005.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.66 : 3,226.59 = 1,452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.66/3,226.59 = 1,452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.66x = 3,226.59 × 1,452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.66x = 4,688,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,106.21/2,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.47

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