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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.98, 3,236.09 and 1,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.98, 3,236.09 and 1,297.05 is: 1,789.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.98 : 3,236.09 = 1,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.98/3,236.09 = 1,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.98x = 3,236.09 × 1,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.98x = 4,197,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,364.05/2,344.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,789.94

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