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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.29, 3,242.86 and 1,406.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.29, 3,242.86 and 1,406.39 is: 1,940.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.29 : 3,242.86 = 1,406.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.29/3,242.86 = 1,406.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.29x = 3,242.86 × 1,406.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.29x = 4,560,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560,706.15/2,350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.49

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