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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.07, 3,226.50 and 1,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.07, 3,226.50 and 1,290.06 is: 1,780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.07 : 3,226.50 = 1,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.07/3,226.50 = 1,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.07x = 3,226.50 × 1,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.07x = 4,162,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,378.59/2,338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.27

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