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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.66, 3,329.18 and 1,417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.66, 3,329.18 and 1,417.01 is: 1,956.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.66 : 3,329.18 = 1,417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.66/3,329.18 = 1,417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.66x = 3,329.18 × 1,417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.66x = 4,717,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,468.25/2,411.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.11

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