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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.25, 3,235.05 and 1,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.25, 3,235.05 and 1,296.31 is: 1,788.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.25 : 3,235.05 = 1,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.25/3,235.05 = 1,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.25x = 3,235.05 × 1,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.25x = 4,193,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,619.58/2,344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.90

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