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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.07, 3,312.14 and 1,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.07, 3,312.14 and 1,406.16 is: 1,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.07 : 3,312.14 = 1,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.07/3,312.14 = 1,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.07x = 3,312.14 × 1,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.07x = 4,657,398.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,657,398.78/2,401.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.72

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