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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.70, 3,218.99 and 1,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.70, 3,218.99 and 1,284.76 is: 1,772.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.70 : 3,218.99 = 1,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.70/3,218.99 = 1,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.70x = 3,218.99 × 1,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.70x = 4,135,634.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,634.42/2,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.90

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