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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.39, 3,316.13 and 1,408.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.39, 3,316.13 and 1,408.01 is: 1,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.39 : 3,316.13 = 1,408.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.39/3,316.13 = 1,408.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.39x = 3,316.13 × 1,408.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.39x = 4,669,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,120.58/2,402.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.54

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