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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.48, 3,330.08 and 1,467.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.48, 3,330.08 and 1,467.84 is: 2,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.48 : 3,330.08 = 1,467.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.48/3,330.08 = 1,467.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.48x = 3,330.08 × 1,467.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.48x = 4,888,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888,024.63/2,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.14

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