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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268.96, 3,398.64 and 1,294.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268.96, 3,398.64 and 1,294.56 is: 1,939.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268.96 : 3,398.64 = 1,294.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268.96/3,398.64 = 1,294.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268.96x = 3,398.64 × 1,294.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268.96x = 4,399,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,743.40/2,268.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.10

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