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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.90, 3,230.44 and 1,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.90, 3,230.44 and 1,292.96 is: 1,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.90 : 3,230.44 = 1,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.90/3,230.44 = 1,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.90x = 3,230.44 × 1,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.90x = 4,176,829.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,829.70/2,340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.28

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