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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.31, 3,222.76 and 1,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.31, 3,222.76 and 1,273.06 is: 1,756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.31 : 3,222.76 = 1,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.31/3,222.76 = 1,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.31x = 3,222.76 × 1,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.31x = 4,102,750.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,750.73/2,335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.84

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