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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.99, 3,439.40 and 1,253.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.99, 3,439.40 and 1,253.43 is: 1,878.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.99 : 3,439.40 = 1,253.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.99/3,439.40 = 1,253.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.99x = 3,439.40 × 1,253.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.99x = 4,311,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,045.58/2,294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.46

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