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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.36, 3,314.56 and 1,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.36, 3,314.56 and 1,407.04 is: 1,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.36 : 3,314.56 = 1,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.36/3,314.56 = 1,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.36x = 3,314.56 × 1,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.36x = 4,663,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,718.50/2,401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.12

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