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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.25, 3,219.93 and 1,285.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.25, 3,219.93 and 1,285.29 is: 1,773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.25 : 3,219.93 = 1,285.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.25/3,219.93 = 1,285.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.25x = 3,219.93 × 1,285.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.25x = 4,138,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,543.83/2,333.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.72

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