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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.40, 3,498.72 and 1,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.40, 3,498.72 and 1,407.04 is: 2,108.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.40 : 3,498.72 = 1,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.40/3,498.72 = 1,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.40x = 3,498.72 × 1,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.40x = 4,922,838.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,838.99/2,334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.82

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