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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.49, 3,320.97 and 1,411.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.49, 3,320.97 and 1,411.79 is: 1,948.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.49 : 3,320.97 = 1,411.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.49/3,320.97 = 1,411.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.49x = 3,320.97 × 1,411.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.49x = 4,688,488.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,488.57/2,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.27

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