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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.32, 3,235.14 and 1,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.32, 3,235.14 and 1,296.40 is: 1,789.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.32 : 3,235.14 = 1,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.32/3,235.14 = 1,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.32x = 3,235.14 × 1,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.32x = 4,194,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,035.50/2,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.02

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