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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.47, 3,225.65 and 1,289.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.47, 3,225.65 and 1,289.53 is: 1,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.47 : 3,225.65 = 1,289.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.47/3,225.65 = 1,289.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.47x = 3,225.65 × 1,289.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.47x = 4,159,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,556.32/2,337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.52

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