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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.53, 3,235.33 and 1,282.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.53, 3,235.33 and 1,282.09 is: 1,769.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.53 : 3,235.33 = 1,282.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.53/3,235.33 = 1,282.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.53x = 3,235.33 × 1,282.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.53x = 4,147,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,979.99/2,344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.22

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