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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346, 3,237.20 and 1,297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346, 3,237.20 and 1,297.92 is: 1,790.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346 : 3,237.20 = 1,297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346/3,237.20 = 1,297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346x = 3,237.20 × 1,297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346x = 4,201,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,626.62/2,346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.97

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