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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.75, 3,235.21 and 1,400.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.75, 3,235.21 and 1,400.36 is: 1,932.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.75 : 3,235.21 = 1,400.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.75/3,235.21 = 1,400.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.75x = 3,235.21 × 1,400.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.75x = 4,530,458.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,458.68/2,344.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.17

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