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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.11, 3,312.50 and 1,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.11, 3,312.50 and 1,406.43 is: 1,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.11 : 3,312.50 = 1,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.11/3,312.50 = 1,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.11x = 3,312.50 × 1,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.11x = 4,658,792.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,792.34/2,401.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.27

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