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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,393.43, 3,302.94 and 1,345.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,393.43, 3,302.94 and 1,345.43 is: 1,856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,393.43 : 3,302.94 = 1,345.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,393.43/3,302.94 = 1,345.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,393.43x = 3,302.94 × 1,345.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,393.43x = 4,443,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,443,858.05/2,393.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.69

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