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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.36, 3,399.54 and 1,291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.36, 3,399.54 and 1,291.96 is: 1,937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.36 : 3,399.54 = 1,291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.36/3,399.54 = 1,291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.36x = 3,399.54 × 1,291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.36x = 4,392,069.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,069.70/2,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.94

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