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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.88, 3,397.02 and 1,290.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.88, 3,397.02 and 1,290.92 is: 1,934.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.88 : 3,397.02 = 1,290.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.88/3,397.02 = 1,290.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.88x = 3,397.02 × 1,290.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.88x = 4,385,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,385,281.06/2,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.50

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