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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.42, 3,349.11 and 1,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.42, 3,349.11 and 1,409.73 is: 2,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.42 : 3,349.11 = 1,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.42/3,349.11 = 1,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.42x = 3,349.11 × 1,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.42x = 4,721,340.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,340.84/2,232.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.90

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