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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.06, 3,323.13 and 1,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.06, 3,323.13 and 1,413.20 is: 1,950.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.06 : 3,323.13 = 1,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.06/3,323.13 = 1,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.06x = 3,323.13 × 1,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.06x = 4,696,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,696,247.32/2,408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.22

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