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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.01, 3,218.18 and 1,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.01, 3,218.18 and 1,284.08 is: 1,772.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.01 : 3,218.18 = 1,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.01/3,218.18 = 1,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.01x = 3,218.18 × 1,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.01x = 4,132,378.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,378.06/2,332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.03

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