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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.94, 3,233.16 and 1,294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.94, 3,233.16 and 1,294.98 is: 1,787.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.94 : 3,233.16 = 1,294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.94/3,233.16 = 1,294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.94x = 3,233.16 × 1,294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.94x = 4,186,877.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,877.54/2,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.02

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