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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.75, 3,221.96 and 1,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.75, 3,221.96 and 1,286.84 is: 1,775.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.75 : 3,221.96 = 1,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.75/3,221.96 = 1,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.75x = 3,221.96 × 1,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.75x = 4,146,124.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,124.46/2,334.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.83

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