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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.20, 3,316.14 and 1,407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.20, 3,316.14 and 1,407.34 is: 1,942.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.20 : 3,316.14 = 1,407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.20/3,316.14 = 1,407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.20x = 3,316.14 × 1,407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.20x = 4,666,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,936.47/2,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.78

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