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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.42, 3,204.99 and 1,274.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.42, 3,204.99 and 1,274.55 is: 1,758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.42 : 3,204.99 = 1,274.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.42/3,204.99 = 1,274.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.42x = 3,204.99 × 1,274.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.42x = 4,084,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,920.00/2,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.91

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