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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.40, 4,033.88 and 1,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.40, 4,033.88 and 1,229.20 is: 1,844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.40 : 4,033.88 = 1,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.40/4,033.88 = 1,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.40x = 4,033.88 × 1,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.40x = 4,958,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,958,445.30/2,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,844.39

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