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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.10, 3,328.04 and 1,417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.10, 3,328.04 and 1,417.02 is: 1,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.10 : 3,328.04 = 1,417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.10/3,328.04 = 1,417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.10x = 3,328.04 × 1,417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.10x = 4,715,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,891.69/2,412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.09

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