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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.59, 3,235.50 and 1,282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.59, 3,235.50 and 1,282.33 is: 1,769.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.59 : 3,235.50 = 1,282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.59/3,235.50 = 1,282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.59x = 3,235.50 × 1,282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.59x = 4,148,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,979.55/2,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.60

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