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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.08, 3,321.60 and 1,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.08, 3,321.60 and 1,412.40 is: 1,949.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.08 : 3,321.60 = 1,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.08/3,321.60 = 1,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.08x = 3,321.60 × 1,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.08x = 4,691,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,427.84/2,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.01

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