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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.66, 3,225.89 and 1,289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.66, 3,225.89 and 1,289.72 is: 1,779.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.66 : 3,225.89 = 1,289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.66/3,225.89 = 1,289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.66x = 3,225.89 × 1,289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.66x = 4,160,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,506.14/2,337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.77

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