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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.50, 3,225.82 and 1,289.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.50, 3,225.82 and 1,289.63 is: 1,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.50 : 3,225.82 = 1,289.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.50/3,225.82 = 1,289.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.50x = 3,225.82 × 1,289.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.50x = 4,160,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,114.25/2,337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.73

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