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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.91, 3,228.93 and 1,291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.91, 3,228.93 and 1,291.97 is: 1,782.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.91 : 3,228.93 = 1,291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.91/3,228.93 = 1,291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.91x = 3,228.93 × 1,291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.91x = 4,171,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,688.76/2,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.84

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