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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,265.47, 3,398.84 and 1,292.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,265.47, 3,398.84 and 1,292.26 is: 1,938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,265.47 : 3,398.84 = 1,292.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,265.47/3,398.84 = 1,292.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,265.47x = 3,398.84 × 1,292.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,265.47x = 4,392,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,184.98/2,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.75

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