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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.01, 3,233.16 and 1,295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.01, 3,233.16 and 1,295.07 is: 1,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.01 : 3,233.16 = 1,295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.01/3,233.16 = 1,295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.01x = 3,233.16 × 1,295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.01x = 4,187,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,168.52/2,343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.09

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