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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.25, 3,393.97 and 1,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.25, 3,393.97 and 1,411.52 is: 1,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.25 : 3,393.97 = 1,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.25/3,393.97 = 1,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.25x = 3,393.97 × 1,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.25x = 4,790,636.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,636.04/2,459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.01

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