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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.93, 3,238.70 and 1,298.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.93, 3,238.70 and 1,298.97 is: 1,792.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.93 : 3,238.70 = 1,298.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.93/3,238.70 = 1,298.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.93x = 3,238.70 × 1,298.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.93x = 4,206,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,967.64/2,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,792.54

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