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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.22, 3,232.23 and 1,294.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.22, 3,232.23 and 1,294.29 is: 1,786.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.22 : 3,232.23 = 1,294.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.22/3,232.23 = 1,294.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.22x = 3,232.23 × 1,294.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.22x = 4,183,442.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,183,442.97/2,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.10

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