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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.52, 3,226.88 and 1,290.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.52, 3,226.88 and 1,290.36 is: 1,780.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.52 : 3,226.88 = 1,290.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.52/3,226.88 = 1,290.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.52x = 3,226.88 × 1,290.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.52x = 4,163,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,836.88/2,338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.54

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