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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.20, 3,320.36 and 1,411.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.20, 3,320.36 and 1,411.34 is: 1,947.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.20 : 3,320.36 = 1,411.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.20/3,320.36 = 1,411.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.20x = 3,320.36 × 1,411.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.20x = 4,686,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686,156.88/2,406.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.53

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