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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.44, 3,204.84 and 1,274.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.44, 3,204.84 and 1,274.42 is: 1,758.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.44 : 3,204.84 = 1,274.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.44/3,204.84 = 1,274.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.44x = 3,204.84 × 1,274.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.44x = 4,084,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,084,312.19/2,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.63

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