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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.50, 3,394.14 and 1,411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.50, 3,394.14 and 1,411.66 is: 1,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.50 : 3,394.14 = 1,411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.50/3,394.14 = 1,411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.50x = 3,394.14 × 1,411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.50x = 4,791,371.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,371.67/2,459.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.11

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