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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.69, 3,328.68 and 1,417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.69, 3,328.68 and 1,417.29 is: 1,956.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.69 : 3,328.68 = 1,417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.69/3,328.68 = 1,417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.69x = 3,328.68 × 1,417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.69x = 4,717,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,704.88/2,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.19

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