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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.51, 3,226.89 and 1,290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.51, 3,226.89 and 1,290.37 is: 1,780.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.51 : 3,226.89 = 1,290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.51/3,226.89 = 1,290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.51x = 3,226.89 × 1,290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.51x = 4,163,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,882.05/2,338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.57

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