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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.98, 3,232.02 and 1,294.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.98, 3,232.02 and 1,294.02 is: 1,785.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.98 : 3,232.02 = 1,294.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.98/3,232.02 = 1,294.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.98x = 3,232.02 × 1,294.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.98x = 4,182,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,298.52/2,341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.80

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