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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.14, 3,245.95 and 1,407.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.14, 3,245.95 and 1,407.97 is: 1,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.14 : 3,245.95 = 1,407.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.14/3,245.95 = 1,407.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.14x = 3,245.95 × 1,407.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.14x = 4,570,183.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,570,183.99/2,352.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.99

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