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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.32, 3,122.82 and 1,424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.32, 3,122.82 and 1,424.16 is: 1,964.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.32 : 3,122.82 = 1,424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.32/3,122.82 = 1,424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.32x = 3,122.82 × 1,424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.32x = 4,447,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,395.33/2,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,964.99

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