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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.56, 3,323.84 and 1,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.56, 3,323.84 and 1,414.40 is: 1,951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.56 : 3,323.84 = 1,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.56/3,323.84 = 1,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.56x = 3,323.84 × 1,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.56x = 4,701,239.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,239.30/2,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.89

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