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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.63, 3,235.58 and 1,296.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.63, 3,235.58 and 1,296.76 is: 1,789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.63 : 3,235.58 = 1,296.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.63/3,235.58 = 1,296.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.63x = 3,235.58 × 1,296.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.63x = 4,195,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,757.78/2,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.52

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