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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.29, 3,328.28 and 1,416.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.29, 3,328.28 and 1,416.61 is: 1,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.29 : 3,328.28 = 1,416.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.29/3,328.28 = 1,416.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.29x = 3,328.28 × 1,416.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.29x = 4,714,874.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,874.73/2,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.33

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