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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,283.94, 3,423.50 and 1,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,283.94, 3,423.50 and 1,295.51 is: 1,941.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,283.94 : 3,423.50 = 1,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,283.94/3,423.50 = 1,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,283.94x = 3,423.50 × 1,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,283.94x = 4,435,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435,172.01/2,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.90

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