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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.22, 3,200.52 and 1,256.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.22, 3,200.52 and 1,256.99 is: 1,734.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.22 : 3,200.52 = 1,256.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.22/3,200.52 = 1,256.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.22x = 3,200.52 × 1,256.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.22x = 4,023,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,015.35/2,319.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.64

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