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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.14, 3,237.66 and 1,298.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.14, 3,237.66 and 1,298.18 is: 1,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.14 : 3,237.66 = 1,298.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.14/3,237.66 = 1,298.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.14x = 3,237.66 × 1,298.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.14x = 4,203,065.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,065.46/2,346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.48

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