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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.15, 3,327.26 and 1,416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.15, 3,327.26 and 1,416.42 is: 1,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.15 : 3,327.26 = 1,416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.15/3,327.26 = 1,416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.15x = 3,327.26 × 1,416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.15x = 4,712,790.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,790.53/2,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.59

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