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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.82, 3,219.34 and 1,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.82, 3,219.34 and 1,270.66 is: 1,753.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.82 : 3,219.34 = 1,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.82/3,219.34 = 1,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.82x = 3,219.34 × 1,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.82x = 4,090,686.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,090,686.56/2,332.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.54

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