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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.03, 3,218.20 and 1,284.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.03, 3,218.20 and 1,284.09 is: 1,772.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.03 : 3,218.20 = 1,284.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.03/3,218.20 = 1,284.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.03x = 3,218.20 × 1,284.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.03x = 4,132,455.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,455.23/2,332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.04

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