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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.78, 3,484.70 and 1,282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.78, 3,484.70 and 1,282.53 is: 1,924.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.78 : 3,484.70 = 1,282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.78/3,484.70 = 1,282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.78x = 3,484.70 × 1,282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.78x = 4,469,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,250.97/2,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.10

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