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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,269.91, 3,402.36 and 1,293.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,269.91, 3,402.36 and 1,293.86 is: 1,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,269.91 : 3,402.36 = 1,293.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,269.91/3,402.36 = 1,293.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,269.91x = 3,402.36 × 1,293.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,269.91x = 4,402,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,160.50/2,269.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.36

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