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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.45, 3,312.66 and 1,406.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.45, 3,312.66 and 1,406.54 is: 1,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.45 : 3,312.66 = 1,406.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.45/3,312.66 = 1,406.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.45x = 3,312.66 × 1,406.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.45x = 4,659,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,372.23/2,401.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.23

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