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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.42, 3,514.38 and 1,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.42, 3,514.38 and 1,303.92 is: 1,955.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.42 : 3,514.38 = 1,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.42/3,514.38 = 1,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.42x = 3,514.38 × 1,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.42x = 4,582,470.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,582,470.37/2,343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.46

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