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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.60, 3,228.66 and 1,291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.60, 3,228.66 and 1,291.66 is: 1,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.60 : 3,228.66 = 1,291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.60/3,228.66 = 1,291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.60x = 3,228.66 × 1,291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.60x = 4,170,322.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170,322.90/2,339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.50

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