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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.98, 3,226.33 and 1,406.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.98, 3,226.33 and 1,406.30 is: 1,940.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.98 : 3,226.33 = 1,406.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.98/3,226.33 = 1,406.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.98x = 3,226.33 × 1,406.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.98x = 4,537,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,187.88/2,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.64

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