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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.92, 3,230.52 and 1,293.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.92, 3,230.52 and 1,293.05 is: 1,784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.92 : 3,230.52 = 1,293.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.92/3,230.52 = 1,293.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.92x = 3,230.52 × 1,293.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.92x = 4,177,223.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,223.89/2,340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.44

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