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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.39, 3,327.72 and 1,416.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.39, 3,327.72 and 1,416.68 is: 1,955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.39 : 3,327.72 = 1,416.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.39/3,327.72 = 1,416.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.39x = 3,327.72 × 1,416.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.39x = 4,714,314.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,314.37/2,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.02

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