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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.18, 3,490.59 and 1,287.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.18, 3,490.59 and 1,287.64 is: 1,929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.18 : 3,490.59 = 1,287.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.18/3,490.59 = 1,287.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.18x = 3,490.59 × 1,287.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.18x = 4,494,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,623.31/2,329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.70

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