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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.32, 3,237.68 and 1,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.32, 3,237.68 and 1,298.16 is: 1,791.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.32 : 3,237.68 = 1,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.32/3,237.68 = 1,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.32x = 3,237.68 × 1,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.32x = 4,203,026.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,026.67/2,346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.33

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