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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.07, 3,234.63 and 1,296.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.07, 3,234.63 and 1,296.13 is: 1,788.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.07 : 3,234.63 = 1,296.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.07/3,234.63 = 1,296.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.07x = 3,234.63 × 1,296.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.07x = 4,192,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,500.98/2,344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.56

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