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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.24, 3,231.06 and 1,293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.24, 3,231.06 and 1,293.40 is: 1,784.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.24 : 3,231.06 = 1,293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.24/3,231.06 = 1,293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.24x = 3,231.06 × 1,293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.24x = 4,179,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,053.00/2,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.97

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