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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.17, 3,230.79 and 1,293.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.17, 3,230.79 and 1,293.23 is: 1,784.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.17 : 3,230.79 = 1,293.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.17/3,230.79 = 1,293.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.17x = 3,230.79 × 1,293.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.17x = 4,178,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,154.55/2,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.64

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