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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.24, 3,399.11 and 1,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.24, 3,399.11 and 1,292.32 is: 1,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.24 : 3,399.11 = 1,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.24/3,399.11 = 1,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.24x = 3,399.11 × 1,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.24x = 4,392,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,737.84/2,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.63

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