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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405.68, 3,320.72 and 1,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405.68, 3,320.72 and 1,411.80 is: 1,948.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405.68 : 3,320.72 = 1,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405.68/3,320.72 = 1,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405.68x = 3,320.72 × 1,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405.68x = 4,688,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,192.50/2,405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.80

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