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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.51, 3,396.06 and 1,413.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.51, 3,396.06 and 1,413.18 is: 1,950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.51 : 3,396.06 = 1,413.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.51/3,396.06 = 1,413.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.51x = 3,396.06 × 1,413.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.51x = 4,799,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,799,244.07/2,460.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.51

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