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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,234.90 and 1,296.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,234.90 and 1,296.18 is: 1,788.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,234.90 = 1,296.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,234.90 = 1,296.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,234.90 × 1,296.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 4,193,012.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,012.68/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.72

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