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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,241.29, 3,092.87 and 1,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,241.29, 3,092.87 and 1,296.38 is: 1,788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,241.29 : 3,092.87 = 1,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,241.29/3,092.87 = 1,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,241.29x = 3,092.87 × 1,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,241.29x = 4,009,528.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,528.33/2,241.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.94

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