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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.75, 3,235.80 and 1,296.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.75, 3,235.80 and 1,296.79 is: 1,789.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.75 : 3,235.80 = 1,296.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.75/3,235.80 = 1,296.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.75x = 3,235.80 × 1,296.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.75x = 4,196,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,153.08/2,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.60

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