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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.85, 3,235.90 and 1,296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.85, 3,235.90 and 1,296.91 is: 1,789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.85 : 3,235.90 = 1,296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.85/3,235.90 = 1,296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.85x = 3,235.90 × 1,296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.85x = 4,196,659.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,659.74/2,344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.74

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