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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.95, 3,313.35 and 1,407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.95, 3,313.35 and 1,407.04 is: 1,940.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.95 : 3,313.35 = 1,407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.95/3,313.35 = 1,407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.95x = 3,313.35 × 1,407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.95x = 4,661,999.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,661,999.42/2,401.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.92

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