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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.17, 3,222.60 and 1,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.17, 3,222.60 and 1,287.30 is: 1,776.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.17 : 3,222.60 = 1,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.17/3,222.60 = 1,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.17x = 3,222.60 × 1,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.17x = 4,148,452.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,452.98/2,335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.51

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