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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.41, 3,313.15 and 1,405.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.41, 3,313.15 and 1,405.78 is: 1,940.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.41 : 3,313.15 = 1,405.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.41/3,313.15 = 1,405.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.41x = 3,313.15 × 1,405.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.41x = 4,657,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,548.21/2,400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.31

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