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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.69, 3,328.17 and 1,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.69, 3,328.17 and 1,417.10 is: 1,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.69 : 3,328.17 = 1,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.69/3,328.17 = 1,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.69x = 3,328.17 × 1,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.69x = 4,716,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,349.71/2,411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.62

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