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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.96, 3,233.16 and 1,295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.96, 3,233.16 and 1,295 is: 1,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.96 : 3,233.16 = 1,295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.96/3,233.16 = 1,295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.96x = 3,233.16 × 1,295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.96x = 4,186,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,942.20/2,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.03

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