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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.77, 3,228.88 and 1,291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.77, 3,228.88 and 1,291.83 is: 1,782.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.77 : 3,228.88 = 1,291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.77/3,228.88 = 1,291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.77x = 3,228.88 × 1,291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.77x = 4,171,160.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,160.82/2,339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.72

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