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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.82, 3,235.65 and 1,296.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.82, 3,235.65 and 1,296.62 is: 1,789.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.82 : 3,235.65 = 1,296.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.82/3,235.65 = 1,296.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.82x = 3,235.65 × 1,296.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.82x = 4,195,408.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,408.50/2,344.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.22

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