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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.20, 3,233.83 and 1,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.20, 3,233.83 and 1,295.47 is: 1,787.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.20 : 3,233.83 = 1,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.20/3,233.83 = 1,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.20x = 3,233.83 × 1,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.20x = 4,189,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,329.75/2,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.87

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