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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.59, 3,229.99 and 1,292.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.59, 3,229.99 and 1,292.63 is: 1,783.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.59 : 3,229.99 = 1,292.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.59/3,229.99 = 1,292.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.59x = 3,229.99 × 1,292.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.59x = 4,175,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,162.59/2,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.81

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