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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.65, 3,237.63 and 1,401.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.65, 3,237.63 and 1,401.48 is: 1,934.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.65 : 3,237.63 = 1,401.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.65/3,237.63 = 1,401.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.65x = 3,237.63 × 1,401.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.65x = 4,537,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,473.69/2,345.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.42

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