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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.64, 3,515.72 and 1,044.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.64, 3,515.72 and 1,044.94 is: 1,567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.64 : 3,515.72 = 1,044.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.64/3,515.72 = 1,044.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.64x = 3,515.72 × 1,044.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.64x = 3,673,716.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,716.46/2,343.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.53

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