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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406.95, 3,321.57 and 1,412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406.95, 3,321.57 and 1,412.04 is: 1,948.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406.95 : 3,321.57 = 1,412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406.95/3,321.57 = 1,412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406.95x = 3,321.57 × 1,412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406.95x = 4,690,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,189.70/2,406.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.60

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