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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.96, 3,225 and 1,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.96, 3,225 and 1,289 is: 1,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.96 : 3,225 = 1,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.96/3,225 = 1,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.96x = 3,225 × 1,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.96x = 4,157,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,025/2,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.82

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