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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.27, 3,229.41 and 1,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.27, 3,229.41 and 1,292.25 is: 1,783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.27 : 3,229.41 = 1,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.27/3,229.41 = 1,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.27x = 3,229.41 × 1,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.27x = 4,173,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,173,205.07/2,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.22

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