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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.73, 3,237.07 and 1,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.73, 3,237.07 and 1,283.52 is: 1,771.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.73 : 3,237.07 = 1,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.73/3,237.07 = 1,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.73x = 3,237.07 × 1,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.73x = 4,154,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154,844.09/2,345.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.24

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