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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.76, 3,223.57 and 1,745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.76, 3,223.57 and 1,745.27 is: 2,408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.76 : 3,223.57 = 1,745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.76/3,223.57 = 1,745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.76x = 3,223.57 × 1,745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.76x = 5,625,975.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,975.17/2,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,408.63

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