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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.50, 3,238.18 and 1,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.50, 3,238.18 and 1,298.64 is: 1,792.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.50 : 3,238.18 = 1,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.50/3,238.18 = 1,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.50x = 3,238.18 × 1,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.50x = 4,205,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,230.08/2,346.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.13

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