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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.95, 3,219.45 and 1,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.95, 3,219.45 and 1,285 is: 1,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.95 : 3,219.45 = 1,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.95/3,219.45 = 1,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.95x = 3,219.45 × 1,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.95x = 4,136,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,136,993.25/2,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.29

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