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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.23, 3,322.92 and 1,413.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.23, 3,322.92 and 1,413.55 is: 1,950.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.23 : 3,322.92 = 1,413.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.23/3,322.92 = 1,413.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.23x = 3,322.92 × 1,413.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.23x = 4,697,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,113.57/2,408.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.44

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