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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.33, 3,490.71 and 1,289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.33, 3,490.71 and 1,289.80 is: 1,932.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.33 : 3,490.71 = 1,289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.33/3,490.71 = 1,289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.33x = 3,490.71 × 1,289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.33x = 4,502,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,502,317.76/2,329.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.88

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