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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.84, 3,398.04 and 1,400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.84, 3,398.04 and 1,400.18 is: 1,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.84 : 3,398.04 = 1,400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.84/3,398.04 = 1,400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.84x = 3,398.04 × 1,400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.84x = 4,757,854.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757,854.90/2,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.64

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