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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.41, 3,328.58 and 1,468.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.41, 3,328.58 and 1,468.69 is: 2,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.41 : 3,328.58 = 1,468.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.41/3,328.58 = 1,468.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.41x = 3,328.58 × 1,468.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.41x = 4,888,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,652.16/2,412.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.46

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