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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.58, 3,238.26 and 1,298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.58, 3,238.26 and 1,298.62 is: 1,792.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.58 : 3,238.26 = 1,298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.58/3,238.26 = 1,298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.58x = 3,238.26 × 1,298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.58x = 4,205,269.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,269.20/2,346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.08

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