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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.25, 3,328.36 and 1,417.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.25, 3,328.36 and 1,417.57 is: 1,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.25 : 3,328.36 = 1,417.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.25/3,328.36 = 1,417.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.25x = 3,328.36 × 1,417.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.25x = 4,718,183.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,183.29/2,412.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.93

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