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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.03, 3,204.61 and 1,274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.03, 3,204.61 and 1,274.30 is: 1,758.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.03 : 3,204.61 = 1,274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.03/3,204.61 = 1,274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.03x = 3,204.61 × 1,274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.03x = 4,083,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,634.52/2,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.65

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