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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,228.59, 3,342.83 and 1,292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,228.59, 3,342.83 and 1,292.93 is: 1,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,228.59 : 3,342.83 = 1,292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,228.59/3,342.83 = 1,292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,228.59x = 3,342.83 × 1,292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,228.59x = 4,322,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,038.19/2,228.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.36

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