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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.77, 3,485.70 and 1,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.77, 3,485.70 and 1,283.54 is: 1,926.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.77 : 3,485.70 = 1,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.77/3,485.70 = 1,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.77x = 3,485.70 × 1,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.77x = 4,474,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,017.95/2,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.16

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