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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.82, 3,228.93 and 1,291.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.82, 3,228.93 and 1,291.89 is: 1,782.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.82 : 3,228.93 = 1,291.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.82/3,228.93 = 1,291.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.82x = 3,228.93 × 1,291.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.82x = 4,171,422.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,422.38/2,339.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.80

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