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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.58, 3,223.11 and 1,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.58, 3,223.11 and 1,287.64 is: 1,776.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.58 : 3,223.11 = 1,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.58/3,223.11 = 1,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.58x = 3,223.11 × 1,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.58x = 4,150,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,214.22/2,335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.95

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