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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.59, 3,237.65 and 1,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.59, 3,237.65 and 1,401.96 is: 1,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.59 : 3,237.65 = 1,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.59/3,237.65 = 1,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.59x = 3,237.65 × 1,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.59x = 4,539,047.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,047.16/2,346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.32

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