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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.72, 3,226.02 and 1,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.72, 3,226.02 and 1,289.76 is: 1,779.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.72 : 3,226.02 = 1,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.72/3,226.02 = 1,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.72x = 3,226.02 × 1,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.72x = 4,160,791.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,791.56/2,337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.85

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