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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.91, 3,219.27 and 1,284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.91, 3,219.27 and 1,284.97 is: 1,773.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.91 : 3,219.27 = 1,284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.91/3,219.27 = 1,284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.91x = 3,219.27 × 1,284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.91x = 4,136,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,665.37/2,332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.18

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