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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.78, 3,230.27 and 1,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.78, 3,230.27 and 1,292.84 is: 1,784.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.78 : 3,230.27 = 1,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.78/3,230.27 = 1,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.78x = 3,230.27 × 1,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.78x = 4,176,199.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,199.65/2,340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.11

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