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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.55, 3,237.90 and 1,298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.55, 3,237.90 and 1,298.61 is: 1,791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.55 : 3,237.90 = 1,298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.55/3,237.90 = 1,298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.55x = 3,237.90 × 1,298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.55x = 4,204,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,769.32/2,346.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.89

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