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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,372.32, 3,275.22 and 1,488.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,372.32, 3,275.22 and 1,488.88 is: 2,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,372.32 : 3,275.22 = 1,488.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,372.32/3,275.22 = 1,488.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,372.32x = 3,275.22 × 1,488.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,372.32x = 4,876,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,876,409.55/2,372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.54

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