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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.56, 3,232.80 and 1,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.56, 3,232.80 and 1,294.60 is: 1,786.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.56 : 3,232.80 = 1,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.56/3,232.80 = 1,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.56x = 3,232.80 × 1,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.56x = 4,185,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,185,182.88/2,342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.59

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