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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.45, 3,230.97 and 1,293.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.45, 3,230.97 and 1,293.44 is: 1,784.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.45 : 3,230.97 = 1,293.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.45/3,230.97 = 1,293.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.45x = 3,230.97 × 1,293.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.45x = 4,179,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,065.84/2,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.82

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