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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.01, 3,229.32 and 1,292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.01, 3,229.32 and 1,292.06 is: 1,783.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.01 : 3,229.32 = 1,292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.01/3,229.32 = 1,292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.01x = 3,229.32 × 1,292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.01x = 4,172,475.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,475.20/2,340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.10

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