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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.46, 3,231.20 and 1,293.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.46, 3,231.20 and 1,293.52 is: 1,785.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.46 : 3,231.20 = 1,293.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.46/3,231.20 = 1,293.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.46x = 3,231.20 × 1,293.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.46x = 4,179,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,179,605.67/2,341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.05

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