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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.98, 3,234.68 and 1,296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.98, 3,234.68 and 1,296.04 is: 1,788.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.98 : 3,234.68 = 1,296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.98/3,234.68 = 1,296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.98x = 3,234.68 × 1,296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.98x = 4,192,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,274.67/2,343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.53

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