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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.52, 3,236.91 and 1,297.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.52, 3,236.91 and 1,297.62 is: 1,790.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.52 : 3,236.91 = 1,297.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.52/3,236.91 = 1,297.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.52x = 3,236.91 × 1,297.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.52x = 4,200,279.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,279.15/2,345.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.77

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