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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.12, 3,129.90 and 1,336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.12, 3,129.90 and 1,336.44 is: 1,844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.12 : 3,129.90 = 1,336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.12/3,129.90 = 1,336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.12x = 3,129.90 × 1,336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.12x = 4,182,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,923.56/2,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.22

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