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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.55, 3,321.05 and 1,411.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.55, 3,321.05 and 1,411.83 is: 1,948.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.55 : 3,321.05 = 1,411.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.55/3,321.05 = 1,411.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.55x = 3,321.05 × 1,411.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.55x = 4,688,758.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,758.02/2,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.33

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