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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.56, 3,320.70 and 1,411.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.56, 3,320.70 and 1,411.46 is: 1,947.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.56 : 3,320.70 = 1,411.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.56/3,320.70 = 1,411.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.56x = 3,320.70 × 1,411.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.56x = 4,687,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,035.22/2,406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.61

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