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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.99, 3,205.67 and 1,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.99, 3,205.67 and 1,260.72 is: 1,739.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.99 : 3,205.67 = 1,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.99/3,205.67 = 1,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.99x = 3,205.67 × 1,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.99x = 4,041,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,445.98/2,322.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.76

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