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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.87, 3,235.91 and 1,296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.87, 3,235.91 and 1,296.93 is: 1,789.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.87 : 3,235.91 = 1,296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.87/3,235.91 = 1,296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.87x = 3,235.91 × 1,296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.87x = 4,196,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,748.76/2,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.76

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