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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.59, 3,236.80 and 1,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.59, 3,236.80 and 1,283.41 is: 1,771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.59 : 3,236.80 = 1,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.59/3,236.80 = 1,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.59x = 3,236.80 × 1,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.59x = 4,154,141.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,141.49/2,345.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.04

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