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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.97, 3,227.07 and 1,394.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.97, 3,227.07 and 1,394.42 is: 1,924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.97 : 3,227.07 = 1,394.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.97/3,227.07 = 1,394.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.97x = 3,227.07 × 1,394.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.97x = 4,499,890.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,890.95/2,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.70

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