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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.38, 3,235.25 and 1,296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.38, 3,235.25 and 1,296.45 is: 1,789.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.38 : 3,235.25 = 1,296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.38/3,235.25 = 1,296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.38x = 3,235.25 × 1,296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.38x = 4,194,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,339.86/2,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.10

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