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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.00, 3,204.29 and 1,259.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.00, 3,204.29 and 1,259.72 is: 1,738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.00 : 3,204.29 = 1,259.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.00/3,204.29 = 1,259.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.00x = 3,204.29 × 1,259.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.00x = 4,036,485.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,036,485.88/2,322.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.37

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