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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.47, 3,238.13 and 1,298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.47, 3,238.13 and 1,298.53 is: 1,791.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.47 : 3,238.13 = 1,298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.47/3,238.13 = 1,298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.47x = 3,238.13 × 1,298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.47x = 4,204,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,808.94/2,346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.97

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