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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.94, 3,236.01 and 1,297

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.94, 3,236.01 and 1,297 is: 1,789.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.94 : 3,236.01 = 1,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.94/3,236.01 = 1,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.94x = 3,236.01 × 1,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.94x = 4,197,104.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,104.97/2,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.86

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