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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,357.02, 3,251.46 and 1,399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,357.02, 3,251.46 and 1,399.37 is: 1,930.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,357.02 : 3,251.46 = 1,399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,357.02/3,251.46 = 1,399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,357.02x = 3,251.46 × 1,399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,357.02x = 4,549,995.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,995.58/2,357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.40

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