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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.14, 3,222.41 and 1,272.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.14, 3,222.41 and 1,272.87 is: 1,756.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.14 : 3,222.41 = 1,272.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.14/3,222.41 = 1,272.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.14x = 3,222.41 × 1,272.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.14x = 4,101,702.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,702.65/2,335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.51

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