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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.44, 3,200.73 and 1,271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.44, 3,200.73 and 1,271.44 is: 1,754.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.44 : 3,200.73 = 1,271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.44/3,200.73 = 1,271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.44x = 3,200.73 × 1,271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.44x = 4,069,520.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,520.15/2,319.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.53

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