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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.59, 3,323.88 and 1,413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.59, 3,323.88 and 1,413.88 is: 1,951.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.59 : 3,323.88 = 1,413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.59/3,323.88 = 1,413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.59x = 3,323.88 × 1,413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.59x = 4,699,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,567.45/2,408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.17

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