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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.69, 3,205.19 and 1,274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.69, 3,205.19 and 1,274.67 is: 1,758.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.69 : 3,205.19 = 1,274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.69/3,205.19 = 1,274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.69x = 3,205.19 × 1,274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.69x = 4,085,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,553.16/2,322.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.97

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