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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.92, 3,218.12 and 1,284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.92, 3,218.12 and 1,284.04 is: 1,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.92 : 3,218.12 = 1,284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.92/3,218.12 = 1,284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.92x = 3,218.12 × 1,284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.92x = 4,132,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,194.80/2,331.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.01

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