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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.52, 3,395.28 and 1,412.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.52, 3,395.28 and 1,412.38 is: 1,948.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.52 : 3,395.28 = 1,412.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.52/3,395.28 = 1,412.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.52x = 3,395.28 × 1,412.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.52x = 4,795,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,425.57/2,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.95

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