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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.23, 3,222.65 and 1,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.23, 3,222.65 and 1,273.02 is: 1,756.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.23 : 3,222.65 = 1,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.23/3,222.65 = 1,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.23x = 3,222.65 × 1,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.23x = 4,102,489.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,489.00/2,335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.78

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