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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.16, 3,398.58 and 1,239

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.16, 3,398.58 and 1,239 is: 1,857.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.16 : 3,398.58 = 1,239 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.16/3,398.58 = 1,239/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.16x = 3,398.58 × 1,239
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.16x = 4,210,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,840.62/2,267.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.32

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