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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.34, 3,328.20 and 1,416.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.34, 3,328.20 and 1,416.66 is: 1,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.34 : 3,328.20 = 1,416.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.34/3,328.20 = 1,416.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.34x = 3,328.20 × 1,416.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.34x = 4,714,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,927.81/2,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.31

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