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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.18, 3,306.45 and 1,400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.18, 3,306.45 and 1,400.14 is: 1,932.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.18 : 3,306.45 = 1,400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.18/3,306.45 = 1,400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.18x = 3,306.45 × 1,400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.18x = 4,629,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,629,492.90/2,395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.84

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