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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.08, 3,233.21 and 1,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.08, 3,233.21 and 1,295.13 is: 1,787.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.08 : 3,233.21 = 1,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.08/3,233.21 = 1,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.08x = 3,233.21 × 1,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.08x = 4,187,420.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,187,420.79/2,343.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.15

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