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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.89, 3,205.61 and 1,274.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.89, 3,205.61 and 1,274.95 is: 1,759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.89 : 3,205.61 = 1,274.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.89/3,205.61 = 1,274.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.89x = 3,205.61 × 1,274.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.89x = 4,086,992.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,992.47/2,322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.44

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