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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.38, 3,152.34 and 1,400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.38, 3,152.34 and 1,400.04 is: 1,931.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.38 : 3,152.34 = 1,400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.38/3,152.34 = 1,400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.38x = 3,152.34 × 1,400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.38x = 4,413,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,402.09/2,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.99

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