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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.03, 3,204.44 and 1,274.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.03, 3,204.44 and 1,274.09 is: 1,758.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.03 : 3,204.44 = 1,274.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.03/3,204.44 = 1,274.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.03x = 3,204.44 × 1,274.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.03x = 4,082,744.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,744.96/2,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.27

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