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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.22, 3,242.08 and 1,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.22, 3,242.08 and 1,405.70 is: 1,939.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.22 : 3,242.08 = 1,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.22/3,242.08 = 1,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.22x = 3,242.08 × 1,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.22x = 4,557,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,399.89/2,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.14

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