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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.24, 3,226.68 and 1,290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.24, 3,226.68 and 1,290.28 is: 1,780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.24 : 3,226.68 = 1,290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.24/3,226.68 = 1,290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.24x = 3,226.68 × 1,290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.24x = 4,163,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,320.67/2,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.54

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