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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.05, 3,328.56 and 1,417.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.05, 3,328.56 and 1,417.10 is: 1,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.05 : 3,328.56 = 1,417.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.05/3,328.56 = 1,417.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.05x = 3,328.56 × 1,417.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.05x = 4,716,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,885.73/2,412.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.55

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