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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.68, 3,229.90 and 1,292.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.68, 3,229.90 and 1,292.67 is: 1,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.68 : 3,229.90 = 1,292.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.68/3,229.90 = 1,292.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.68x = 3,229.90 × 1,292.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.68x = 4,175,191.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,191.60/2,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.76

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