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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.61, 3,395.73 and 1,412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.61, 3,395.73 and 1,412.74 is: 1,949.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.61 : 3,395.73 = 1,412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.61/3,395.73 = 1,412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.61x = 3,395.73 × 1,412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.61x = 4,797,283.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797,283.60/2,460.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.63

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