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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,342.99, 3,233.42 and 1,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,342.99, 3,233.42 and 1,295.26 is: 1,787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,342.99 : 3,233.42 = 1,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,342.99/3,233.42 = 1,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,342.99x = 3,233.42 × 1,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,342.99x = 4,188,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,109.89/2,342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.50

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