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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.36, 3,231.06 and 1,293.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.36, 3,231.06 and 1,293.43 is: 1,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.36 : 3,231.06 = 1,293.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.36/3,231.06 = 1,293.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.36x = 3,231.06 × 1,293.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.36x = 4,179,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,133.78/2,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.92

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