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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.20, 3,393.60 and 1,411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.20, 3,393.60 and 1,411.12 is: 1,947.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.20 : 3,393.60 = 1,411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.20/3,393.60 = 1,411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.20x = 3,393.60 × 1,411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.20x = 4,788,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788,776.83/2,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.29

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