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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.97, 3,230.56 and 1,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.97, 3,230.56 and 1,293.03 is: 1,784.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.97 : 3,230.56 = 1,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.97/3,230.56 = 1,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.97x = 3,230.56 × 1,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.97x = 4,177,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,211.00/2,340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.39

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