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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.29, 3,233.66 and 1,295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.29, 3,233.66 and 1,295.33 is: 1,787.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.29 : 3,233.66 = 1,295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.29/3,233.66 = 1,295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.29x = 3,233.66 × 1,295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.29x = 4,188,634.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,188,634.16/2,343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.51

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