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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,234.93 and 1,296.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,234.93 and 1,296.27 is: 1,788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,234.93 = 1,296.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,234.93 = 1,296.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,234.93 × 1,296.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 4,193,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,342.71/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.86

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