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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.83, 3,236.93 and 1,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.83, 3,236.93 and 1,297.96 is: 1,791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.83 : 3,236.93 = 1,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.83/3,236.93 = 1,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.83x = 3,236.93 × 1,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.83x = 4,201,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,395.95/2,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.01

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