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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.98, 3,225.07 and 1,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.98, 3,225.07 and 1,289.04 is: 1,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.98 : 3,225.07 = 1,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.98/3,225.07 = 1,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.98x = 3,225.07 × 1,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.98x = 4,157,235.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,235.57/2,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.89

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