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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.02, 3,315.61 and 1,407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.02, 3,315.61 and 1,407.62 is: 1,942.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.02 : 3,315.61 = 1,407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.02/3,315.61 = 1,407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.02x = 3,315.61 × 1,407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.02x = 4,667,098.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,667,098.85/2,402.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.99

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