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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.32, 3,225.50 and 1,289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.32, 3,225.50 and 1,289.38 is: 1,779.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.32 : 3,225.50 = 1,289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.32/3,225.50 = 1,289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.32x = 3,225.50 × 1,289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.32x = 4,158,872.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,872.62/2,337.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.33

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