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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.34, 3,511.88 and 1,245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.34, 3,511.88 and 1,245.34 is: 1,866.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.34 : 3,511.88 = 1,245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.34/3,511.88 = 1,245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.34x = 3,511.88 × 1,245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.34x = 4,373,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,484.64/2,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.35

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