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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.61, 3,515.31 and 1,302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.61, 3,515.31 and 1,302.96 is: 1,954.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.61 : 3,515.31 = 1,302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.61/3,515.31 = 1,302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.61x = 3,515.31 × 1,302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.61x = 4,580,300.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,300.02/2,343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.38

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