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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.47, 3,229.85 and 1,278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.47, 3,229.85 and 1,278.25 is: 1,763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.47 : 3,229.85 = 1,278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.47/3,229.85 = 1,278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.47x = 3,229.85 × 1,278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.47x = 4,128,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128,555.76/2,340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.99

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