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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.36, 3,235.14 and 1,296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.36, 3,235.14 and 1,296.28 is: 1,788.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.36 : 3,235.14 = 1,296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.36/3,235.14 = 1,296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.36x = 3,235.14 × 1,296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.36x = 4,193,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193,647.28/2,344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.82

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