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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.16, 3,320.85 and 1,411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.16, 3,320.85 and 1,411.30 is: 1,947.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.16 : 3,320.85 = 1,411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.16/3,320.85 = 1,411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.16x = 3,320.85 × 1,411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.16x = 4,686,715.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,715.61/2,406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.80

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