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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.26, 3,204.71 and 1,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.26, 3,204.71 and 1,274.34 is: 1,758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.26 : 3,204.71 = 1,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.26/3,204.71 = 1,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.26x = 3,204.71 × 1,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.26x = 4,083,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,890.14/2,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.58

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