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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,331.78, 3,495.92 and 1,407.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,331.78, 3,495.92 and 1,407.12 is: 2,109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,331.78 : 3,495.92 = 1,407.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,331.78/3,495.92 = 1,407.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,331.78x = 3,495.92 × 1,407.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,331.78x = 4,919,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919,171.91/2,331.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.62

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