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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.91, 3,314.97 and 1,407.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.91, 3,314.97 and 1,407.59 is: 1,942.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.91 : 3,314.97 = 1,407.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.91/3,314.97 = 1,407.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.91x = 3,314.97 × 1,407.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.91x = 4,666,101.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,101.20/2,401.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.66

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