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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.72, 3,228.83 and 1,277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.72, 3,228.83 and 1,277.49 is: 1,762.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.72 : 3,228.83 = 1,277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.72/3,228.83 = 1,277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.72x = 3,228.83 × 1,277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.72x = 4,124,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,791.65/2,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.95

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