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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.04, 3,234.72 and 1,296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.04, 3,234.72 and 1,296.08 is: 1,788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.04 : 3,234.72 = 1,296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.04/3,234.72 = 1,296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.04x = 3,234.72 × 1,296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.04x = 4,192,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,455.90/2,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.56

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