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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.59, 3,230.01 and 1,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.59, 3,230.01 and 1,292.67 is: 1,783.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.59 : 3,230.01 = 1,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.59/3,230.01 = 1,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.59x = 3,230.01 × 1,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.59x = 4,175,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,337.03/2,340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.89

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