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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.89, 3,231.78 and 1,293.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.89, 3,231.78 and 1,293.93 is: 1,785.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.89 : 3,231.78 = 1,293.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.89/3,231.78 = 1,293.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.89x = 3,231.78 × 1,293.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.89x = 4,181,697.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,181,697.10/2,341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.61

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