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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.92, 3,237.61 and 1,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.92, 3,237.61 and 1,402.76 is: 1,935.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.92 : 3,237.61 = 1,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.92/3,237.61 = 1,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.92x = 3,237.61 × 1,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.92x = 4,541,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,541,581.16/2,346.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,935.12

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