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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.86, 3,230.43 and 1,292.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.86, 3,230.43 and 1,292.93 is: 1,784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.86 : 3,230.43 = 1,292.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.86/3,230.43 = 1,292.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.86x = 3,230.43 × 1,292.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.86x = 4,176,703.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,703.71/2,340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.26

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