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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.55, 3,228.58 and 1,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.55, 3,228.58 and 1,291.62 is: 1,782.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.55 : 3,228.58 = 1,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.55/3,228.58 = 1,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.55x = 3,228.58 × 1,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.55x = 4,170,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,098.50/2,339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.44

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