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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.78, 3,305.52 and 1,401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.78, 3,305.52 and 1,401.30 is: 1,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.78 : 3,305.52 = 1,401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.78/3,305.52 = 1,401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.78x = 3,305.52 × 1,401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.78x = 4,632,025.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,025.18/2,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.41

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