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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.93, 3,314.69 and 1,354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.93, 3,314.69 and 1,354.02 is: 1,868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.93 : 3,314.69 = 1,354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.93/3,314.69 = 1,354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.93x = 3,314.69 × 1,354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.93x = 4,488,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,156.55/2,401.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.56

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