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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.86, 3,394.90 and 1,411.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.86, 3,394.90 and 1,411.90 is: 1,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.86 : 3,394.90 = 1,411.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.86/3,394.90 = 1,411.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.86x = 3,394.90 × 1,411.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.86x = 4,793,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,793,259.31/2,459.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.59

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