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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.96, 3,229.10 and 1,277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.96, 3,229.10 and 1,277.71 is: 1,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.96 : 3,229.10 = 1,277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.96/3,229.10 = 1,277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.96x = 3,229.10 × 1,277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.96x = 4,125,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125,843.69/2,339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.21

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