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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.23, 3,234.98 and 1,296.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.23, 3,234.98 and 1,296.29 is: 1,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.23 : 3,234.98 = 1,296.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.23/3,234.98 = 1,296.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.23x = 3,234.98 × 1,296.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.23x = 4,193,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,472.22/2,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.85

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