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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,336.79, 3,223.76 and 1,404.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,336.79, 3,223.76 and 1,404.75 is: 1,937.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,336.79 : 3,223.76 = 1,404.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,336.79/3,223.76 = 1,404.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,336.79x = 3,223.76 × 1,404.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,336.79x = 4,528,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,569.84/2,336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.94

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