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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.94, 3,236.03 and 1,297.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.94, 3,236.03 and 1,297.00 is: 1,789.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.94 : 3,236.03 = 1,297.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.94/3,236.03 = 1,297.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.94x = 3,236.03 × 1,297.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.94x = 4,197,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,138.79/2,344.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.87

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