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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.55, 3,228.49 and 1,291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.55, 3,228.49 and 1,291.59 is: 1,782.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.55 : 3,228.49 = 1,291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.55/3,228.49 = 1,291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.55x = 3,228.49 × 1,291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.55x = 4,169,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,885.40/2,339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.35

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