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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.83, 3,226.20 and 1,289.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.83, 3,226.20 and 1,289.89 is: 1,780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.83 : 3,226.20 = 1,289.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.83/3,226.20 = 1,289.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.83x = 3,226.20 × 1,289.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.83x = 4,161,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,442.31/2,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.05

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