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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.09, 3,237.55 and 1,298.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.09, 3,237.55 and 1,298.13 is: 1,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.09 : 3,237.55 = 1,298.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.09/3,237.55 = 1,298.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.09x = 3,237.55 × 1,298.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.09x = 4,202,760.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,760.78/2,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.39

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