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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.74, 3,317.14 and 1,408.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.74, 3,317.14 and 1,408.81 is: 1,944.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.74 : 3,317.14 = 1,408.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.74/3,317.14 = 1,408.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.74x = 3,317.14 × 1,408.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.74x = 4,673,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,220.00/2,403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.15

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