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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.41, 3,231.29 and 1,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.41, 3,231.29 and 1,293.47 is: 1,785.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.41 : 3,231.29 = 1,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.41/3,231.29 = 1,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.41x = 3,231.29 × 1,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.41x = 4,179,575.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,575.87/2,341.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.07

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