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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.29, 3,321.59 and 1,412.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.29, 3,321.59 and 1,412.88 is: 1,949.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.29 : 3,321.59 = 1,412.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.29/3,321.59 = 1,412.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.29x = 3,321.59 × 1,412.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.29x = 4,693,001.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,001.01/2,407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.50

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