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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.56, 3,321.05 and 1,411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.56, 3,321.05 and 1,411.85 is: 1,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.56 : 3,321.05 = 1,411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.56/3,321.05 = 1,411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.56x = 3,321.05 × 1,411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.56x = 4,688,800.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,800.78/2,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.35

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