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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.46, 3,232.60 and 1,294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.46, 3,232.60 and 1,294.53 is: 1,786.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.46 : 3,232.60 = 1,294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.46/3,232.60 = 1,294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.46x = 3,232.60 × 1,294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.46x = 4,184,682.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,682.32/2,342.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.44

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