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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.04, 3,220.96 and 1,271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.04, 3,220.96 and 1,271.86 is: 1,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.04 : 3,220.96 = 1,271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.04/3,220.96 = 1,271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.04x = 3,220.96 × 1,271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.04x = 4,096,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,096,610.19/2,334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.16

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