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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.94, 3,327.36 and 1,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.94, 3,327.36 and 1,417.20 is: 1,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.94 : 3,327.36 = 1,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.94/3,327.36 = 1,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.94x = 3,327.36 × 1,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.94x = 4,715,534.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,534.59/2,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.08

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