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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.56, 3,220.26 and 1,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.56, 3,220.26 and 1,285.60 is: 1,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.56 : 3,220.26 = 1,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.56/3,220.26 = 1,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.56x = 3,220.26 × 1,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.56x = 4,139,966.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,139,966.26/2,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.10

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