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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.12, 3,327.84 and 1,416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.12, 3,327.84 and 1,416.92 is: 1,955.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.12 : 3,327.84 = 1,416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.12/3,327.84 = 1,416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.12x = 3,327.84 × 1,416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.12x = 4,715,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,283.05/2,411.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.64

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