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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.73, 3,327.75 and 1,417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.73, 3,327.75 and 1,417.05 is: 1,955.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.73 : 3,327.75 = 1,417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.73/3,327.75 = 1,417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.73x = 3,327.75 × 1,417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.73x = 4,715,588.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,588.14/2,411.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.27

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