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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.35, 3,240.66 and 1,404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.35, 3,240.66 and 1,404.49 is: 1,937.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.35 : 3,240.66 = 1,404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.35/3,240.66 = 1,404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.35x = 3,240.66 × 1,404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.35x = 4,551,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,474.56/2,349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.33

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