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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.84, 3,968.44 and 1,409.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.84, 3,968.44 and 1,409.12 is: 2,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.84 : 3,968.44 = 1,409.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.84/3,968.44 = 1,409.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.84x = 3,968.44 × 1,409.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.84x = 5,592,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592,008.17/2,640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.51

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