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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.22, 3,204.88 and 1,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.22, 3,204.88 and 1,274.44 is: 1,758.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.22 : 3,204.88 = 1,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.22/3,204.88 = 1,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.22x = 3,204.88 × 1,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.22x = 4,084,427.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,427.27/2,322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.85

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