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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.04, 3,227.94 and 1,407

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.04, 3,227.94 and 1,407 is: 1,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.04 : 3,227.94 = 1,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.04/3,227.94 = 1,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.04x = 3,227.94 × 1,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.04x = 4,541,711.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,711.58/2,339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.70

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