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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.84, 3,229.00 and 1,291.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.84, 3,229.00 and 1,291.91 is: 1,782.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.84 : 3,229.00 = 1,291.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.84/3,229.00 = 1,291.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.84x = 3,229.00 × 1,291.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.84x = 4,171,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,558.02/2,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.84

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