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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.47, 3,221.56 and 1,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.47, 3,221.56 and 1,272.30 is: 1,755.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.47 : 3,221.56 = 1,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.47/3,221.56 = 1,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.47x = 3,221.56 × 1,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.47x = 4,098,784.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098,784.43/2,334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.77

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