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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.98, 3,225.24 and 1,289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.98, 3,225.24 and 1,289.08 is: 1,779.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.98 : 3,225.24 = 1,289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.98/3,225.24 = 1,289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.98x = 3,225.24 × 1,289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.98x = 4,157,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,592.38/2,336.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.04

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