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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.56, 3,235.56 and 1,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.56, 3,235.56 and 1,296.60 is: 1,789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.56 : 3,235.56 = 1,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.56/3,235.56 = 1,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.56x = 3,235.56 × 1,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.56x = 4,195,227.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,227.10/2,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.35

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