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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.54, 3,323.88 and 1,413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.54, 3,323.88 and 1,413.68 is: 1,950.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.54 : 3,323.88 = 1,413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.54/3,323.88 = 1,413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.54x = 3,323.88 × 1,413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.54x = 4,698,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,902.68/2,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.93

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