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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.10, 3,237.15 and 1,297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.10, 3,237.15 and 1,297.96 is: 1,790.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.10 : 3,237.15 = 1,297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.10/3,237.15 = 1,297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.10x = 3,237.15 × 1,297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.10x = 4,201,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,691.21/2,346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,790.93

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