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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.45, 3,227.07 and 1,290.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.45, 3,227.07 and 1,290.51 is: 1,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.45 : 3,227.07 = 1,290.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.45/3,227.07 = 1,290.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.45x = 3,227.07 × 1,290.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.45x = 4,164,566.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,566.11/2,338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.91

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