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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.84, 3,237.23 and 1,283.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.84, 3,237.23 and 1,283.58 is: 1,771.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.84 : 3,237.23 = 1,283.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.84/3,237.23 = 1,283.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.84x = 3,237.23 × 1,283.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.84x = 4,155,237.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,237.27/2,345.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.32

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