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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.44, 3,237.70 and 1,402.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.44, 3,237.70 and 1,402.62 is: 1,935.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.44 : 3,237.70 = 1,402.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.44/3,237.70 = 1,402.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.44x = 3,237.70 × 1,402.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.44x = 4,541,245.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,245.81/2,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.37

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