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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,395.96, 3,306.30 and 1,401.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,395.96, 3,306.30 and 1,401.34 is: 1,933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,395.96 : 3,306.30 = 1,401.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,395.96/3,306.30 = 1,401.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,395.96x = 3,306.30 × 1,401.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,395.96x = 4,633,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633,250.44/2,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.78

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