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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.32, 3,234.40 and 1,400.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.32, 3,234.40 and 1,400.27 is: 1,931.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.32 : 3,234.40 = 1,400.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.32/3,234.40 = 1,400.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.32x = 3,234.40 × 1,400.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.32x = 4,529,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529,013.62/2,344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.91

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