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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.26, 3,230.82 and 1,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.26, 3,230.82 and 1,293.12 is: 1,784.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.26 : 3,230.82 = 1,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.26/3,230.82 = 1,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.26x = 3,230.82 × 1,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.26x = 4,177,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,837.96/2,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.44

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