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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.29, 3,327.98 and 1,417.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.29, 3,327.98 and 1,417.13 is: 1,955.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.29 : 3,327.98 = 1,417.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.29/3,327.98 = 1,417.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.29x = 3,327.98 × 1,417.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.29x = 4,716,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,180.30/2,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.87

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