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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.44, 3,221.40 and 1,286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.44, 3,221.40 and 1,286.42 is: 1,775.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.44 : 3,221.40 = 1,286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.44/3,221.40 = 1,286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.44x = 3,221.40 × 1,286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.44x = 4,144,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144,073.39/2,334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.19

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