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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.09, 3,234.83 and 1,400.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.09, 3,234.83 and 1,400.31 is: 1,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.09 : 3,234.83 = 1,400.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.09/3,234.83 = 1,400.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.09x = 3,234.83 × 1,400.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.09x = 4,529,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,764.80/2,344.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.42

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