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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.93, 3,226.19 and 1,289.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.93, 3,226.19 and 1,289.85 is: 1,779.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.93 : 3,226.19 = 1,289.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.93/3,226.19 = 1,289.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.93x = 3,226.19 × 1,289.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.93x = 4,161,294.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,294.72/2,337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,779.91

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