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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.07, 3,214.08 and 1,266.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.07, 3,214.08 and 1,266.82 is: 1,748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.07 : 3,214.08 = 1,266.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.07/3,214.08 = 1,266.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.07x = 3,214.08 × 1,266.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.07x = 4,071,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,652.79/2,329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.19

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