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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.08, 3,394.29 and 1,411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.08, 3,394.29 and 1,411.84 is: 1,948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.08 : 3,394.29 = 1,411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.08/3,394.29 = 1,411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.08x = 3,394.29 × 1,411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.08x = 4,792,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,194.39/2,459.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.78

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