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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.36, 3,397.80 and 1,291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.36, 3,397.80 and 1,291.45 is: 1,935.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.36 : 3,397.80 = 1,291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.36/3,397.80 = 1,291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.36x = 3,397.80 × 1,291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.36x = 4,388,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,071.82/2,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.32

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