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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.28, 3,234.92 and 1,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.28, 3,234.92 and 1,296.26 is: 1,788.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.28 : 3,234.92 = 1,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.28/3,234.92 = 1,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.28x = 3,234.92 × 1,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.28x = 4,193,297.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,297.40/2,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.74

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