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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.34, 3,228.26 and 1,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.34, 3,228.26 and 1,277.12 is: 1,762.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.34 : 3,228.26 = 1,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.34/3,228.26 = 1,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.34x = 3,228.26 × 1,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.34x = 4,122,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,879.37/2,339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.41

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