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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.89, 3,227.75 and 1,291.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.89, 3,227.75 and 1,291.05 is: 1,781.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.89 : 3,227.75 = 1,291.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.89/3,227.75 = 1,291.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.89x = 3,227.75 × 1,291.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.89x = 4,167,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,180.18/2,338.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.69

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