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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.49, 3,323.37 and 1,413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.49, 3,323.37 and 1,413.69 is: 1,950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.49 : 3,323.37 = 1,413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.49/3,323.37 = 1,413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.49x = 3,323.37 × 1,413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.49x = 4,698,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,214.94/2,408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.69

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