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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.64, 3,222.98 and 1,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.64, 3,222.98 and 1,287.70 is: 1,776.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.64 : 3,222.98 = 1,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.64/3,222.98 = 1,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.64x = 3,222.98 × 1,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.64x = 4,150,231.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,231.35/2,335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,776.91

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