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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.84, 3,235.85 and 1,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.84, 3,235.85 and 1,282.58 is: 1,769.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.84 : 3,235.85 = 1,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.84/3,235.85 = 1,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.84x = 3,235.85 × 1,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.84x = 4,150,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,230.08/2,344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.94

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