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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,345.83, 3,236.72 and 1,401.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,345.83, 3,236.72 and 1,401.45 is: 1,933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,345.83 : 3,236.72 = 1,401.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,345.83/3,236.72 = 1,401.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,345.83x = 3,236.72 × 1,401.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,345.83x = 4,536,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,082.10/2,345.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.68

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