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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.41, 3,229.62 and 1,292.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.41, 3,229.62 and 1,292.51 is: 1,783.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.41 : 3,229.62 = 1,292.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.41/3,229.62 = 1,292.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.41x = 3,229.62 × 1,292.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.41x = 4,174,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,316.15/2,340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.58

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