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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.16, 3,233.54 and 1,295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.16, 3,233.54 and 1,295.22 is: 1,787.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.16 : 3,233.54 = 1,295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.16/3,233.54 = 1,295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.16x = 3,233.54 × 1,295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.16x = 4,188,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,145.68/2,343.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.39

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