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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344, 3,234.44 and 1,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344, 3,234.44 and 1,295.92 is: 1,788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344 : 3,234.44 = 1,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344/3,234.44 = 1,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344x = 3,234.44 × 1,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344x = 4,191,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191,575.48/2,344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.21

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