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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.67, 3,439.26 and 1,318.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.67, 3,439.26 and 1,318.41 is: 1,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.67 : 3,439.26 = 1,318.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.67/3,439.26 = 1,318.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.67x = 3,439.26 × 1,318.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.67x = 4,534,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,354.78/2,291.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.62

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