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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319, 3,200.22 and 1,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319, 3,200.22 and 1,271.10 is: 1,754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319 : 3,200.22 = 1,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319/3,200.22 = 1,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319x = 3,200.22 × 1,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319x = 4,067,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,799.64/2,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.12

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