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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.13, 3,394.87 and 1,412.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.13, 3,394.87 and 1,412.17 is: 1,948.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.13 : 3,394.87 = 1,412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.13/3,394.87 = 1,412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.13x = 3,394.87 × 1,412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.13x = 4,794,133.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,133.57/2,460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.73

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