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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.05, 3,313.29 and 1,406.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.05, 3,313.29 and 1,406.28 is: 1,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.05 : 3,313.29 = 1,406.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.05/3,313.29 = 1,406.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.05x = 3,313.29 × 1,406.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.05x = 4,659,413.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,413.46/2,401.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.57

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