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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.68, 3,235.71 and 1,400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.68, 3,235.71 and 1,400.91 is: 1,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.68 : 3,235.71 = 1,400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.68/3,235.71 = 1,400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.68x = 3,235.71 × 1,400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.68x = 4,532,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532,938.50/2,344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.29

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