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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.88, 3,223.47 and 1,273.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.88, 3,223.47 and 1,273.66 is: 1,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.88 : 3,223.47 = 1,273.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.88/3,223.47 = 1,273.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.88x = 3,223.47 × 1,273.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.88x = 4,105,588.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,588.68/2,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.62

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