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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.69, 3,325.14 and 1,401.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.69, 3,325.14 and 1,401.12 is: 1,933.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.69 : 3,325.14 = 1,401.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.69/3,325.14 = 1,401.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.69x = 3,325.14 × 1,401.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.69x = 4,658,920.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,920.16/2,409.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.41

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