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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.47, 3,235.34 and 1,296.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.47, 3,235.34 and 1,296.54 is: 1,789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.47 : 3,235.34 = 1,296.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.47/3,235.34 = 1,296.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.47x = 3,235.34 × 1,296.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.47x = 4,194,741.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,741.24/2,344.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.21

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