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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.93, 3,348.73 and 1,401.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.93, 3,348.73 and 1,401.26 is: 2,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.93 : 3,348.73 = 1,401.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.93/3,348.73 = 1,401.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.93x = 3,348.73 × 1,401.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.93x = 4,692,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,433.03/2,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.47

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