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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.04, 3,233.46 and 1,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.04, 3,233.46 and 1,295.14 is: 1,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.04 : 3,233.46 = 1,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.04/3,233.46 = 1,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.04x = 3,233.46 × 1,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.04x = 4,187,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,783.38/2,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.33

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