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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.21, 3,225.34 and 1,289.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.21, 3,225.34 and 1,289.27 is: 1,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.21 : 3,225.34 = 1,289.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.21/3,225.34 = 1,289.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.21x = 3,225.34 × 1,289.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.21x = 4,158,334.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,334.10/2,337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.19

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