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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.24, 2,021.16 and 422.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.24, 2,021.16 and 422.76 is: 634.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.24 : 2,021.16 = 422.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.24/2,021.16 = 422.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.24x = 2,021.16 × 422.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.24x = 854,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,465.60/1,347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.23

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