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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.22, 3,228.36 and 1,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.22, 3,228.36 and 1,748.73 is: 2,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.22 : 3,228.36 = 1,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.22/3,228.36 = 1,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.22x = 3,228.36 × 1,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.22x = 5,645,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,535.53/2,339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,413.42

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