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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,340.09, 3,229.07 and 1,408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,340.09, 3,229.07 and 1,408.41 is: 1,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,340.09 : 3,229.07 = 1,408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,340.09/3,229.07 = 1,408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,340.09x = 3,229.07 × 1,408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,340.09x = 4,547,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547,847.44/2,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.45

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