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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.04, 3,313.19 and 1,406.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.04, 3,313.19 and 1,406.14 is: 1,940.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.04 : 3,313.19 = 1,406.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.04/3,313.19 = 1,406.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.04x = 3,313.19 × 1,406.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.04x = 4,658,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,804.22/2,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.33

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