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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.26, 3,226.66 and 1,290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.26, 3,226.66 and 1,290.25 is: 1,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.26 : 3,226.66 = 1,290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.26/3,226.66 = 1,290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.26x = 3,226.66 × 1,290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.26x = 4,163,198.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,198.07/2,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.47

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