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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.73, 3,219.16 and 1,284.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.73, 3,219.16 and 1,284.79 is: 1,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.73 : 3,219.16 = 1,284.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.73/3,219.16 = 1,284.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.73x = 3,219.16 × 1,284.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.73x = 4,135,944.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,944.58/2,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.01

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