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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.94, 3,226.40 and 1,290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.94, 3,226.40 and 1,290.01 is: 1,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.94 : 3,226.40 = 1,290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.94/3,226.40 = 1,290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.94x = 3,226.40 × 1,290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.94x = 4,162,088.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,088.26/2,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.24

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