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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.96, 3,408.38 and 1,234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.96, 3,408.38 and 1,234.38 is: 1,847.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.96 : 3,408.38 = 1,234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.96/3,408.38 = 1,234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.96x = 3,408.38 × 1,234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.96x = 4,207,236.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207,236.10/2,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,847.74

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