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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.80, 3,221.92 and 1,286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.80, 3,221.92 and 1,286.84 is: 1,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.80 : 3,221.92 = 1,286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.80/3,221.92 = 1,286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.80x = 3,221.92 × 1,286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.80x = 4,146,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,095.53/2,334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.78

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