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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341, 3,230.56 and 1,293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341, 3,230.56 and 1,293.07 is: 1,784.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341 : 3,230.56 = 1,293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341/3,230.56 = 1,293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341x = 3,230.56 × 1,293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341x = 4,177,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,340.22/2,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.43

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