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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361.96, 3,258.88 and 1,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361.96, 3,258.88 and 1,404.72 is: 1,938.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361.96 : 3,258.88 = 1,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361.96/3,258.88 = 1,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361.96x = 3,258.88 × 1,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361.96x = 4,577,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,813.91/2,361.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.14

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