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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.37, 3,225.12 and 1,499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.37, 3,225.12 and 1,499.15 is: 2,067.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.37 : 3,225.12 = 1,499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.37/3,225.12 = 1,499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.37x = 3,225.12 × 1,499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.37x = 4,834,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834,938.65/2,338.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.65

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