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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.56, 3,314.24 and 1,406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.56, 3,314.24 and 1,406.68 is: 1,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.56 : 3,314.24 = 1,406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.56/3,314.24 = 1,406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.56x = 3,314.24 × 1,406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.56x = 4,662,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662,075.12/2,401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.27

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