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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.60, 3,492.78 and 1,404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.60, 3,492.78 and 1,404.42 is: 2,103.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.60 : 3,492.78 = 1,404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.60/3,492.78 = 1,404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.60x = 3,492.78 × 1,404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.60x = 4,905,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,330.09/2,331.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.85

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