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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,338.94, 3,227.74 and 1,291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,338.94, 3,227.74 and 1,291.07 is: 1,781.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,338.94 : 3,227.74 = 1,291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,338.94/3,227.74 = 1,291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,338.94x = 3,227.74 × 1,291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,338.94x = 4,167,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167,238.28/2,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.68

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