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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,339.72, 3,503.36 and 1,414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,339.72, 3,503.36 and 1,414.02 is: 2,117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,339.72 : 3,503.36 = 1,414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,339.72/3,503.36 = 1,414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,339.72x = 3,503.36 × 1,414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,339.72x = 4,953,821.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,821.11/2,339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.27

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