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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,346.96, 3,237.72 and 1,402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,346.96, 3,237.72 and 1,402.16 is: 1,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,346.96 : 3,237.72 = 1,402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,346.96/3,237.72 = 1,402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,346.96x = 3,237.72 × 1,402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,346.96x = 4,539,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,539,801.48/2,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.33

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