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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,267.36, 3,401.04 and 1,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,267.36, 3,401.04 and 1,292.96 is: 1,939.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,267.36 : 3,401.04 = 1,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,267.36/3,401.04 = 1,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,267.36x = 3,401.04 × 1,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,267.36x = 4,397,408.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,408.68/2,267.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.44

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