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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.53, 3,233.97 and 1,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.53, 3,233.97 and 1,281.24 is: 1,768.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.53 : 3,233.97 = 1,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.53/3,233.97 = 1,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.53x = 3,233.97 × 1,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.53x = 4,143,499.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143,499.05/2,343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,768.06

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