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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.26, 3,233.56 and 1,295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.26, 3,233.56 and 1,295.26 is: 1,787.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.26 : 3,233.56 = 1,295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.26/3,233.56 = 1,295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.26x = 3,233.56 × 1,295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.26x = 4,188,300.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,300.93/2,343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.38

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