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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394.82, 3,304.80 and 1,400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394.82, 3,304.80 and 1,400.24 is: 1,932.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394.82 : 3,304.80 = 1,400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394.82/3,304.80 = 1,400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394.82x = 3,304.80 × 1,400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394.82x = 4,627,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,513.15/2,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.30

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