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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,335.94, 3,223.67 and 1,288.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,335.94, 3,223.67 and 1,288.07 is: 1,777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,335.94 : 3,223.67 = 1,288.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,335.94/3,223.67 = 1,288.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,335.94x = 3,223.67 × 1,288.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,335.94x = 4,152,306.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,306.18/2,335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.57

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