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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.97, 3,243.48 and 1,406.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.97, 3,243.48 and 1,406.79 is: 1,940.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.97 : 3,243.48 = 1,406.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.97/3,243.48 = 1,406.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.97x = 3,243.48 × 1,406.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.97x = 4,562,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,895.23/2,350.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.86

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