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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.93, 3,219.15 and 1,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.93, 3,219.15 and 1,285.06 is: 1,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.93 : 3,219.15 = 1,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.93/3,219.15 = 1,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.93x = 3,219.15 × 1,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.93x = 4,136,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,800.90/2,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.22

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