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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.71, 3,219.12 and 1,284.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.71, 3,219.12 and 1,284.75 is: 1,772.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.71 : 3,219.12 = 1,284.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.71/3,219.12 = 1,284.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.71x = 3,219.12 × 1,284.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.71x = 4,135,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,764.42/2,332.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.94

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