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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.25, 3,218.50 and 1,270.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.25, 3,218.50 and 1,270.00 is: 1,752.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.25 : 3,218.50 = 1,270.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.25/3,218.50 = 1,270.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.25x = 3,218.50 × 1,270.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.25x = 4,087,472.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087,472.56/2,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.59

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