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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.68, 3,205.19 and 1,274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.68, 3,205.19 and 1,274.74 is: 1,759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.68 : 3,205.19 = 1,274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.68/3,205.19 = 1,274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.68x = 3,205.19 × 1,274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.68x = 4,085,779.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,779.07/2,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.08

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