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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.09, 3,214.20 and 1,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.09, 3,214.20 and 1,266.92 is: 1,748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.09 : 3,214.20 = 1,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.09/3,214.20 = 1,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.09x = 3,214.20 × 1,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.09x = 4,072,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,135.00/2,329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.38

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