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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.91, 3,228.93 and 1,292.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.91, 3,228.93 and 1,292.00 is: 1,782.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.91 : 3,228.93 = 1,292.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.91/3,228.93 = 1,292.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.91x = 3,228.93 × 1,292.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.91x = 4,171,761.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171,761.42/2,339.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.87

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