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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.13, 3,511.96 and 1,302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.13, 3,511.96 and 1,302.89 is: 1,952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.13 : 3,511.96 = 1,302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.13/3,511.96 = 1,302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.13x = 3,511.96 × 1,302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.13x = 4,575,676.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,676.75/2,343.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.81

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