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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.27, 3,225.47 and 1,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.27, 3,225.47 and 1,289.36 is: 1,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.27 : 3,225.47 = 1,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.27/3,225.47 = 1,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.27x = 3,225.47 × 1,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.27x = 4,158,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,769.43/2,337.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.33

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