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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.31, 3,228.03 and 1,291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.31, 3,228.03 and 1,291.37 is: 1,781.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.31 : 3,228.03 = 1,291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.31/3,228.03 = 1,291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.31x = 3,228.03 × 1,291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.31x = 4,168,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,564.96/2,339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781.96

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