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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.27, 3,230.65 and 1,293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.27, 3,230.65 and 1,293.32 is: 1,784.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.27 : 3,230.65 = 1,293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.27/3,230.65 = 1,293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.27x = 3,230.65 × 1,293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.27x = 4,178,264.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,264.26/2,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.61

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