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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.08, 3,234.78 and 1,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.08, 3,234.78 and 1,296.14 is: 1,788.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.08 : 3,234.78 = 1,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.08/3,234.78 = 1,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.08x = 3,234.78 × 1,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.08x = 4,192,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192,727.75/2,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.65

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