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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.12, 3,234.97 and 1,296.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.12, 3,234.97 and 1,296.38 is: 1,789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.12 : 3,234.97 = 1,296.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.12/3,234.97 = 1,296.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.12x = 3,234.97 × 1,296.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.12x = 4,193,760.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,760.12/2,344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.06

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