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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.32, 3,221.56 and 1,286.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.32, 3,221.56 and 1,286.58 is: 1,775.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.32 : 3,221.56 = 1,286.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.32/3,221.56 = 1,286.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.32x = 3,221.56 × 1,286.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.32x = 4,144,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,788.23/2,334.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.59

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