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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.23, 3,515.86 and 862.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.23, 3,515.86 and 862.94 is: 1,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.23 : 3,515.86 = 862.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.23/3,515.86 = 862.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.23x = 3,515.86 × 862.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.23x = 3,033,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,976.23/2,344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.23

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