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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.34, 3,222.92 and 1,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.34, 3,222.92 and 1,287.40 is: 1,776.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.34 : 3,222.92 = 1,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.34/3,222.92 = 1,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.34x = 3,222.92 × 1,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.34x = 4,149,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,187.21/2,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.70

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