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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.39, 3,514.17 and 1,173.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.39, 3,514.17 and 1,173.03 is: 1,759.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.39 : 3,514.17 = 1,173.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.39/3,514.17 = 1,173.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.39x = 3,514.17 × 1,173.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.39x = 4,122,226.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,226.84/2,343.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.09

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