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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.47, 3,321.45 and 1,412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.47, 3,321.45 and 1,412.52 is: 1,948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.47 : 3,321.45 = 1,412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.47/3,321.45 = 1,412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.47x = 3,321.45 × 1,412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.47x = 4,691,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,614.55/2,407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.77

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