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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.19, 3,232.26 and 1,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.19, 3,232.26 and 1,294.29 is: 1,786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.19 : 3,232.26 = 1,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.19/3,232.26 = 1,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.19x = 3,232.26 × 1,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.19x = 4,183,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,481.80/2,342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.14

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