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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.06, 3,234.87 and 1,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.06, 3,234.87 and 1,296.22 is: 1,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.06 : 3,234.87 = 1,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.06/3,234.87 = 1,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.06x = 3,234.87 × 1,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.06x = 4,193,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,103.19/2,344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.82

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