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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.09, 3,237.60 and 1,402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.09, 3,237.60 and 1,402.32 is: 1,935.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.09 : 3,237.60 = 1,402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.09/3,237.60 = 1,402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.09x = 3,237.60 × 1,402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.09x = 4,540,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,151.23/2,346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.20

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