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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.41, 3,323.46 and 1,413.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.41, 3,323.46 and 1,413.87 is: 1,951.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.41 : 3,323.46 = 1,413.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.41/3,323.46 = 1,413.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.41x = 3,323.46 × 1,413.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.41x = 4,698,940.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,940.39/2,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.06

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