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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.06, 3,229.17 and 1,292.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.06, 3,229.17 and 1,292.10 is: 1,783.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.06 : 3,229.17 = 1,292.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.06/3,229.17 = 1,292.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.06x = 3,229.17 × 1,292.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.06x = 4,172,410.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,410.56/2,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.04

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