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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.54, 3,233.88 and 1,295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.54, 3,233.88 and 1,295.54 is: 1,787.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.54 : 3,233.88 = 1,295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.54/3,233.88 = 1,295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.54x = 3,233.88 × 1,295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.54x = 4,189,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189,604.73/2,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.72

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