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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.24, 3,226.72 and 1,275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.24, 3,226.72 and 1,275.97 is: 1,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.24 : 3,226.72 = 1,275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.24/3,226.72 = 1,275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.24x = 3,226.72 × 1,275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.24x = 4,117,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,175.40/2,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.80

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