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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.92, 3,231.89 and 1,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.92, 3,231.89 and 1,293.99 is: 1,785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.92 : 3,231.89 = 1,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.92/3,231.89 = 1,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.92x = 3,231.89 × 1,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.92x = 4,182,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,033.34/2,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.73

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