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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.84, 3,231.88 and 1,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.84, 3,231.88 and 1,293.92 is: 1,785.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.84 : 3,231.88 = 1,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.84/3,231.88 = 1,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.84x = 3,231.88 × 1,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.84x = 4,181,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,794.17/2,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.69

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