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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.04, 3,515.38 and 1,044.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.04, 3,515.38 and 1,044.62 is: 1,567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.04 : 3,515.38 = 1,044.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.04/3,515.38 = 1,044.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.04x = 3,515.38 × 1,044.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.04x = 3,672,236.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,236.26/2,343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.30

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