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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.44, 3,233.94 and 1,295.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.44, 3,233.94 and 1,295.51 is: 1,787.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.44 : 3,233.94 = 1,295.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.44/3,233.94 = 1,295.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.44x = 3,233.94 × 1,295.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.44x = 4,189,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,585.44/2,343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.80

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