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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.91, 3,314.59 and 1,353.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.91, 3,314.59 and 1,353.98 is: 1,868.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.91 : 3,314.59 = 1,353.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.91/3,314.59 = 1,353.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.91x = 3,314.59 × 1,353.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.91x = 4,487,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,487,888.57/2,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.47

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