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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.47, 3,218.85 and 1,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.47, 3,218.85 and 1,270.26 is: 1,752.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.47 : 3,218.85 = 1,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.47/3,218.85 = 1,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.47x = 3,218.85 × 1,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.47x = 4,088,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,776.40/2,332.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.98

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