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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.24, 3,397.30 and 1,329.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.24, 3,397.30 and 1,329.34 is: 1,990.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.24 : 3,397.30 = 1,329.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.24/3,397.30 = 1,329.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.24x = 3,397.30 × 1,329.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.24x = 4,516,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,166.78/2,269.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.17

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