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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406, 3,321.16 and 1,412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406, 3,321.16 and 1,412.11 is: 1,949.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406 : 3,321.16 = 1,412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406/3,321.16 = 1,412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406x = 3,321.16 × 1,412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406x = 4,689,831.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,831.41/2,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.22

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