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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.78, 3,327.89 and 1,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.78, 3,327.89 and 1,417.10 is: 1,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.78 : 3,327.89 = 1,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.78/3,327.89 = 1,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.78x = 3,327.89 × 1,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.78x = 4,715,929.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,929.19/2,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.38

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