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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.27, 3,232.23 and 1,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.27, 3,232.23 and 1,280.01 is: 1,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.27 : 3,232.23 = 1,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.27/3,232.23 = 1,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.27x = 3,232.23 × 1,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.27x = 4,137,286.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,286.72/2,342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.36

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