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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.48, 3,394.98 and 1,412.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.48, 3,394.98 and 1,412.16 is: 1,948.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.48 : 3,394.98 = 1,412.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.48/3,394.98 = 1,412.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.48x = 3,394.98 × 1,412.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.48x = 4,794,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794,254.96/2,460.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.50

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