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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.92, 3,204.30 and 1,274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.92, 3,204.30 and 1,274.05 is: 1,758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.92 : 3,204.30 = 1,274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.92/3,204.30 = 1,274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.92x = 3,204.30 × 1,274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.92x = 4,082,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,438.42/2,321.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.22

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