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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.63, 3,515.73 and 1,044.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.63, 3,515.73 and 1,044.93 is: 1,567.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.63 : 3,515.73 = 1,044.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.63/3,515.73 = 1,044.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.63x = 3,515.73 × 1,044.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.63x = 3,673,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,691.75/2,343.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.52

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