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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.36, 3,323.82 and 1,413.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.36, 3,323.82 and 1,413.62 is: 1,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.36 : 3,323.82 = 1,413.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.36/3,323.82 = 1,413.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.36x = 3,323.82 × 1,413.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.36x = 4,698,618.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,618.43/2,408.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.96

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