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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.02, 3,484.58 and 1,282.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.02, 3,484.58 and 1,282.79 is: 1,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.02 : 3,484.58 = 1,282.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.02/3,484.58 = 1,282.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.02x = 3,484.58 × 1,282.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.02x = 4,469,960.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,960.54/2,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.04

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