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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.04, 3,234.77 and 1,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.04, 3,234.77 and 1,296.09 is: 1,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.04 : 3,234.77 = 1,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.04/3,234.77 = 1,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.04x = 3,234.77 × 1,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.04x = 4,192,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,546.57/2,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.60

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