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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.92, 3,306.42 and 1,401.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.92, 3,306.42 and 1,401.96 is: 1,934.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.92 : 3,306.42 = 1,401.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.92/3,306.42 = 1,401.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.92x = 3,306.42 × 1,401.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.92x = 4,635,468.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,468.58/2,395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.73

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