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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,358.02, 3,252.84 and 1,400.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,358.02, 3,252.84 and 1,400.37 is: 1,931.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,358.02 : 3,252.84 = 1,400.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,358.02/3,252.84 = 1,400.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,358.02x = 3,252.84 × 1,400.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,358.02x = 4,555,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,179.55/2,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.78

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