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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.26, 3,324.66 and 1,414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.26, 3,324.66 and 1,414.49 is: 1,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.26 : 3,324.66 = 1,414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.26/3,324.66 = 1,414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.26x = 3,324.66 × 1,414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.26x = 4,702,681.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,681.70/2,409.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,951.92

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