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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,343.40, 3,232.58 and 1,398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,343.40, 3,232.58 and 1,398.92 is: 1,929.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,343.40 : 3,232.58 = 1,398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,343.40/3,232.58 = 1,398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,343.40x = 3,232.58 × 1,398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,343.40x = 4,522,120.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522,120.81/2,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.73

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