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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.14, 3,320.76 and 1,411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.14, 3,320.76 and 1,411.79 is: 1,948.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.14 : 3,320.76 = 1,411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.14/3,320.76 = 1,411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.14x = 3,320.76 × 1,411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.14x = 4,688,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,215.76/2,406.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.44

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