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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,352.30, 3,245.64 and 1,408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,352.30, 3,245.64 and 1,408.41 is: 1,943.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,352.30 : 3,245.64 = 1,408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,352.30/3,245.64 = 1,408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,352.30x = 3,245.64 × 1,408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,352.30x = 4,571,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,191.83/2,352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.29

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