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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.39, 3,229.92 and 1,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.39, 3,229.92 and 1,292.64 is: 1,783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.39 : 3,229.92 = 1,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.39/3,229.92 = 1,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.39x = 3,229.92 × 1,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.39x = 4,175,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,123.79/2,340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.94

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