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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.08, 3,304.71 and 1,400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.08, 3,304.71 and 1,400.16 is: 1,931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.08 : 3,304.71 = 1,400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.08/3,304.71 = 1,400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.08x = 3,304.71 × 1,400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.08x = 4,627,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,132.77/2,395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.93

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