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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.94, 3,379.74 and 1,401.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.94, 3,379.74 and 1,401.21 is: 1,933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.94 : 3,379.74 = 1,401.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.94/3,379.74 = 1,401.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.94x = 3,379.74 × 1,401.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.94x = 4,735,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,735,708.59/2,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.78

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