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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.28, 3,399.66 and 1,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.28, 3,399.66 and 1,292.12 is: 1,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.28 : 3,399.66 = 1,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.28/3,399.66 = 1,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.28x = 3,399.66 × 1,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.28x = 4,392,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,768.68/2,266.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.32

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