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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,332.97, 3,219.50 and 1,285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,332.97, 3,219.50 and 1,285.03 is: 1,773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,332.97 : 3,219.50 = 1,285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,332.97/3,219.50 = 1,285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,332.97x = 3,219.50 × 1,285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,332.97x = 4,137,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,154.09/2,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.34

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