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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.84, 3,219.39 and 1,284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.84, 3,219.39 and 1,284.94 is: 1,773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.84 : 3,219.39 = 1,284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.84/3,219.39 = 1,284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.84x = 3,219.39 × 1,284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.84x = 4,136,722.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,722.99/2,332.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.26

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