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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.69, 3,227.36 and 1,290.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.69, 3,227.36 and 1,290.69 is: 1,781.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.69 : 3,227.36 = 1,290.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.69/3,227.36 = 1,290.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.69x = 3,227.36 × 1,290.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.69x = 4,165,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,508.37/2,338.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.13

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