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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.49, 3,319.56 and 1,410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.49, 3,319.56 and 1,410.57 is: 1,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.49 : 3,319.56 = 1,410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.49/3,319.56 = 1,410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.49x = 3,319.56 × 1,410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.49x = 4,682,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,471.75/2,405.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,946.58

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