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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.79, 3,328.61 and 1,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.79, 3,328.61 and 1,467.60 is: 2,025.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.79 : 3,328.61 = 1,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.79/3,328.61 = 1,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.79x = 3,328.61 × 1,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.79x = 4,885,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,060.70/2,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.49

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