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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.17, 3,302.59 and 1,345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.17, 3,302.59 and 1,345.17 is: 1,856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.17 : 3,302.59 = 1,345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.17/3,302.59 = 1,345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.17x = 3,302.59 × 1,345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.17x = 4,442,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,533.37/2,393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.34

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