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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.71, 3,324.33 and 1,414.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.71, 3,324.33 and 1,414.37 is: 1,952.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.71 : 3,324.33 = 1,414.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.71/3,324.33 = 1,414.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.71x = 3,324.33 × 1,414.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.71x = 4,701,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,832.62/2,408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.01

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