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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.56, 3,224.44 and 1,288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.56, 3,224.44 and 1,288.56 is: 1,778.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.56 : 3,224.44 = 1,288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.56/3,224.44 = 1,288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.56x = 3,224.44 × 1,288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.56x = 4,154,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,884.41/2,336.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.21

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