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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.62, 3,329.24 and 1,417.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.62, 3,329.24 and 1,417.76 is: 1,956.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.62 : 3,329.24 = 1,417.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.62/3,329.24 = 1,417.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.62x = 3,329.24 × 1,417.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.62x = 4,720,063.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,063.30/2,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.41

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