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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.45, 3,227.36 and 1,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.45, 3,227.36 and 1,476.16 is: 2,037.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.45 : 3,227.36 = 1,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.45/3,227.36 = 1,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.45x = 3,227.36 × 1,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.45x = 4,764,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,764,084.29/2,338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.29

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