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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.47, 3,315.72 and 1,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.47, 3,315.72 and 1,408.60 is: 1,944.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.47 : 3,315.72 = 1,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.47/3,315.72 = 1,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.47x = 3,315.72 × 1,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.47x = 4,670,532.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,532.62/2,402.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.05

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