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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.94, 3,223.28 and 1,288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.94, 3,223.28 and 1,288.06 is: 1,777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.94 : 3,223.28 = 1,288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.94/3,223.28 = 1,288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.94x = 3,223.28 × 1,288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.94x = 4,151,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,151,778.04/2,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.35

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