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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.93, 3,237.25 and 1,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.93, 3,237.25 and 1,297.92 is: 1,791.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.93 : 3,237.25 = 1,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.93/3,237.25 = 1,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.93x = 3,237.25 × 1,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.93x = 4,201,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,691.52/2,345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.06

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