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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.83, 3,328.71 and 1,417.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.83, 3,328.71 and 1,417.35 is: 1,956.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.83 : 3,328.71 = 1,417.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.83/3,328.71 = 1,417.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.83x = 3,328.71 × 1,417.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.83x = 4,717,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,962.26/2,411.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.17

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