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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,333.80, 3,220.68 and 1,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,333.80, 3,220.68 and 1,286.02 is: 1,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,333.80 : 3,220.68 = 1,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,333.80/3,220.68 = 1,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,333.80x = 3,220.68 × 1,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,333.80x = 4,141,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,858.89/2,333.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.73

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