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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.38, 3,395.39 and 1,412.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.38, 3,395.39 and 1,412.51 is: 1,949.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.38 : 3,395.39 = 1,412.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.38/3,395.39 = 1,412.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.38x = 3,395.39 × 1,412.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.38x = 4,795,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,998.29/2,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.30

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