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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.82, 3,317.73 and 1,409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.82, 3,317.73 and 1,409.73 is: 1,944.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.82 : 3,317.73 = 1,409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.82/3,317.73 = 1,409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.82x = 3,317.73 × 1,409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.82x = 4,677,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,103.51/2,404.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.89

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