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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.49, 3,200.90 and 1,271.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.49, 3,200.90 and 1,271.55 is: 1,754.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.49 : 3,200.90 = 1,271.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.49/3,200.90 = 1,271.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.49x = 3,200.90 × 1,271.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.49x = 4,070,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,070,104.40/2,319.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.74

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