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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.33, 3,227.03 and 1,290.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.33, 3,227.03 and 1,290.49 is: 1,780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.33 : 3,227.03 = 1,290.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.33/3,227.03 = 1,290.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.33x = 3,227.03 × 1,290.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.33x = 4,164,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,443.49/2,338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.95

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