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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.11, 3,327.82 and 1,416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.11, 3,327.82 and 1,416.71 is: 1,955.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.11 : 3,327.82 = 1,416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.11/3,327.82 = 1,416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.11x = 3,327.82 × 1,416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.11x = 4,714,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,548.79/2,411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.34

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