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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.18, 3,233.64 and 1,295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.18, 3,233.64 and 1,295.30 is: 1,787.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.18 : 3,233.64 = 1,295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.18/3,233.64 = 1,295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.18x = 3,233.64 × 1,295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.18x = 4,188,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,533.89/2,343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.54

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