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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.15, 3,228.08 and 1,291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.15, 3,228.08 and 1,291.23 is: 1,781.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.15 : 3,228.08 = 1,291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.15/3,228.08 = 1,291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.15x = 3,228.08 × 1,291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.15x = 4,168,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,187.28/2,339.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.93

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