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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.61, 3,236.45 and 1,401.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.61, 3,236.45 and 1,401.15 is: 1,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.61 : 3,236.45 = 1,401.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.61/3,236.45 = 1,401.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.61x = 3,236.45 × 1,401.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.61x = 4,534,744.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,534,744.91/2,345.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.29

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