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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.21, 3,392.28 and 1,291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.21, 3,392.28 and 1,291.95 is: 1,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.21 : 3,392.28 = 1,291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.21/3,392.28 = 1,291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.21x = 3,392.28 × 1,291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.21x = 4,382,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,656.15/2,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.77

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