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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.12, 3,327.96 and 1,417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.12, 3,327.96 and 1,417.41 is: 1,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.12 : 3,327.96 = 1,417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.12/3,327.96 = 1,417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.12x = 3,327.96 × 1,417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.12x = 4,717,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,083.78/2,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.58

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