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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343, 3,233.06 and 1,294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343, 3,233.06 and 1,294.92 is: 1,786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343 : 3,233.06 = 1,294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343/3,233.06 = 1,294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343x = 3,233.06 × 1,294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343x = 4,186,554.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,554.06/2,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,786.83

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