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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.91, 3,323.54 and 1,414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.91, 3,323.54 and 1,414.23 is: 1,951.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.91 : 3,323.54 = 1,414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.91/3,323.54 = 1,414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.91x = 3,323.54 × 1,414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.91x = 4,700,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,249.97/2,408.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.19

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