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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.16, 3,227.28 and 1,453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.16, 3,227.28 and 1,453.46 is: 2,006.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.16 : 3,227.28 = 1,453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.16/3,227.28 = 1,453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.16x = 3,227.28 × 1,453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.16x = 4,690,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,722.39/2,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,006.16

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