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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.93, 3,315.71 and 1,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.93, 3,315.71 and 1,408.52 is: 1,943.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.93 : 3,315.71 = 1,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.93/3,315.71 = 1,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.93x = 3,315.71 × 1,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.93x = 4,670,220.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,670,220.23/2,402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.56

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