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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.67, 3,329.57 and 1,404.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.67, 3,329.57 and 1,404.29 is: 1,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.67 : 3,329.57 = 1,404.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.67/3,329.57 = 1,404.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.67x = 3,329.57 × 1,404.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.67x = 4,675,681.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,681.86/2,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,937.97

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