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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,349.83, 3,242.76 and 1,405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,349.83, 3,242.76 and 1,405.66 is: 1,939.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,349.83 : 3,242.76 = 1,405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,349.83/3,242.76 = 1,405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,349.83x = 3,242.76 × 1,405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,349.83x = 4,558,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,209.32/2,349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.81

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