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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.86, 3,397.82 and 1,292.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.86, 3,397.82 and 1,292.00 is: 1,934.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.86 : 3,397.82 = 1,292.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.86/3,397.82 = 1,292.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.86x = 3,397.82 × 1,292.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.86x = 4,389,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,971.72/2,268.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.88

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