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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.40, 3,439.20 and 1,252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.40, 3,439.20 and 1,252.80 is: 1,877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.40 : 3,439.20 = 1,252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.40/3,439.20 = 1,252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.40x = 3,439.20 × 1,252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.40x = 4,308,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,629.76/2,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.89

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