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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.04, 3,232.08 and 1,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.04, 3,232.08 and 1,294.14 is: 1,785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.04 : 3,232.08 = 1,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.04/3,232.08 = 1,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.04x = 3,232.08 × 1,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.04x = 4,182,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,182,764.01/2,342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.95

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