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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.45, 3,228.45 and 1,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.45, 3,228.45 and 1,291.52 is: 1,782.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.45 : 3,228.45 = 1,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.45/3,228.45 = 1,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.45x = 3,228.45 × 1,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.45x = 4,169,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,607.74/2,339.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.30

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