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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.18, 3,230.86 and 1,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.18, 3,230.86 and 1,293.28 is: 1,784.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.18 : 3,230.86 = 1,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.18/3,230.86 = 1,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.18x = 3,230.86 × 1,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.18x = 4,178,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,406.62/2,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.74

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