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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.12, 3,225.22 and 1,289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.12, 3,225.22 and 1,289.18 is: 1,779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.12 : 3,225.22 = 1,289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.12/3,225.22 = 1,289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.12x = 3,225.22 × 1,289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.12x = 4,157,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,893.96/2,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.07

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