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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.23, 3,219.90 and 1,285.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.23, 3,219.90 and 1,285.27 is: 1,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.23 : 3,219.90 = 1,285.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.23/3,219.90 = 1,285.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.23x = 3,219.90 × 1,285.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.23x = 4,138,440.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,440.87/2,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.70

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