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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.34, 3,229.69 and 1,278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.34, 3,229.69 and 1,278.11 is: 1,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.34 : 3,229.69 = 1,278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.34/3,229.69 = 1,278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.34x = 3,229.69 × 1,278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.34x = 4,127,899.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,899.09/2,340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.80

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