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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.38, 3,231.10 and 1,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.38, 3,231.10 and 1,293.44 is: 1,784.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.38 : 3,231.10 = 1,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.38/3,231.10 = 1,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.38x = 3,231.10 × 1,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.38x = 4,179,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,233.98/2,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.94

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