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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.26, 3,229.26 and 1,678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.26, 3,229.26 and 1,678.97 is: 2,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.26 : 3,229.26 = 1,678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.26/3,229.26 = 1,678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.26x = 3,229.26 × 1,678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.26x = 5,421,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421,830.66/2,343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,313.80

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