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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.07, 3,316.70 and 1,408.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.07, 3,316.70 and 1,408.99 is: 1,943.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.07 : 3,316.70 = 1,408.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.07/3,316.70 = 1,408.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.07x = 3,316.70 × 1,408.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.07x = 4,673,181.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,673,181.80/2,404.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,943.86

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