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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.66, 3,235.69 and 1,282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.66, 3,235.69 and 1,282.53 is: 1,769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.66 : 3,235.69 = 1,282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.66/3,235.69 = 1,282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.66x = 3,235.69 × 1,282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.66x = 4,149,850.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,850.11/2,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.92

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