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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.51, 3,306.06 and 1,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.51, 3,306.06 and 1,401.12 is: 1,933.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.51 : 3,306.06 = 1,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.51/3,306.06 = 1,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.51x = 3,306.06 × 1,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.51x = 4,632,186.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,186.79/2,395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.70

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