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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.00, 3,219.58 and 1,285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.00, 3,219.58 and 1,285.07 is: 1,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.00 : 3,219.58 = 1,285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.00/3,219.58 = 1,285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.00x = 3,219.58 × 1,285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.00x = 4,137,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,137,371.18/2,333.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.41

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