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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.43, 3,328.05 and 1,417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.43, 3,328.05 and 1,417.69 is: 1,955.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.43 : 3,328.05 = 1,417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.43/3,328.05 = 1,417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.43x = 3,328.05 × 1,417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.43x = 4,718,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,143.20/2,412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.76

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