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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.18, 3,327.71 and 1,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.18, 3,327.71 and 1,417.44 is: 1,955.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.18 : 3,327.71 = 1,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.18/3,327.71 = 1,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.18x = 3,327.71 × 1,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.18x = 4,716,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,822.18/2,412.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.42

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