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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.23, 3,243.25 and 1,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.23, 3,243.25 and 1,287.96 is: 1,777.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.23 : 3,243.25 = 1,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.23/3,243.25 = 1,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.23x = 3,243.25 × 1,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.23x = 4,177,176.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,177,176.27/2,350.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777.35

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