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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.27, 3,313.63 and 1,406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.27, 3,313.63 and 1,406.64 is: 1,941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.27 : 3,313.63 = 1,406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.27/3,313.63 = 1,406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.27x = 3,313.63 × 1,406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.27x = 4,661,084.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,084.50/2,401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.09

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