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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.14, 3,234.84 and 1,400.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.14, 3,234.84 and 1,400.19 is: 1,932.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.14 : 3,234.84 = 1,400.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.14/3,234.84 = 1,400.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.14x = 3,234.84 × 1,400.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.14x = 4,529,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,373.24/2,344.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.21

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