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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.88, 3,324.06 and 1,414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.88, 3,324.06 and 1,414.20 is: 1,951.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.88 : 3,324.06 = 1,414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.88/3,324.06 = 1,414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.88x = 3,324.06 × 1,414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.88x = 4,700,885.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,885.65/2,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.48

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