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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.12, 3,312.66 and 1,405.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.12, 3,312.66 and 1,405.92 is: 1,940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.12 : 3,312.66 = 1,405.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.12/3,312.66 = 1,405.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.12x = 3,312.66 × 1,405.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.12x = 4,657,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,334.95/2,400.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.46

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