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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.39, 3,235.23 and 1,296.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.39, 3,235.23 and 1,296.43 is: 1,789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.39 : 3,235.23 = 1,296.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.39/3,235.23 = 1,296.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.39x = 3,235.23 × 1,296.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.39x = 4,194,249.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,249.23/2,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.06

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