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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.95, 3,485.17 and 1,283.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.95, 3,485.17 and 1,283.77 is: 1,925.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.95 : 3,485.17 = 1,283.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.95/3,485.17 = 1,283.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.95x = 3,485.17 × 1,283.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.95x = 4,474,156.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474,156.69/2,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.24

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