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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.51, 3,328.38 and 1,467.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.51, 3,328.38 and 1,467.92 is: 2,025.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.51 : 3,328.38 = 1,467.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.51/3,328.38 = 1,467.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.51x = 3,328.38 × 1,467.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.51x = 4,885,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,778.93/2,412.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.18

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