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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.26, 3,229.44 and 1,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.26, 3,229.44 and 1,292.12 is: 1,783.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.26 : 3,229.44 = 1,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.26/3,229.44 = 1,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.26x = 3,229.44 × 1,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.26x = 4,172,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,824.01/2,340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.06

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