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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,329.50, 3,492.73 and 1,234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,329.50, 3,492.73 and 1,234.38 is: 1,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,329.50 : 3,492.73 = 1,234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,329.50/3,492.73 = 1,234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,329.50x = 3,492.73 × 1,234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,329.50x = 4,311,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,356.06/2,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.76

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