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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.46, 3,225.67 and 1,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.46, 3,225.67 and 1,289.50 is: 1,779.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.46 : 3,225.67 = 1,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.46/3,225.67 = 1,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.46x = 3,225.67 × 1,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.46x = 4,159,501.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,501.47/2,337.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.50

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