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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.62, 3,235.53 and 1,296.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.62, 3,235.53 and 1,296.69 is: 1,789.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.62 : 3,235.53 = 1,296.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.62/3,235.53 = 1,296.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.62x = 3,235.53 × 1,296.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.62x = 4,195,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,479.40/2,344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.41

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