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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.93, 3,238.97 and 1,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.93, 3,238.97 and 1,756.44 is: 2,424.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.93 : 3,238.97 = 1,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.93/3,238.97 = 1,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.93x = 3,238.97 × 1,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.93x = 5,689,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,047.68/2,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.04

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