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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.43, 3,222.90 and 1,287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.43, 3,222.90 and 1,287.50 is: 1,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.43 : 3,222.90 = 1,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.43/3,222.90 = 1,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.43x = 3,222.90 × 1,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.43x = 4,149,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,467.64/2,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.74

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