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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.54, 3,233.94 and 1,281.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.54, 3,233.94 and 1,281.09 is: 1,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.54 : 3,233.94 = 1,281.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.54/3,233.94 = 1,281.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.54x = 3,233.94 × 1,281.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.54x = 4,142,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,968.19/2,343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,767.82

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