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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.90, 3,396.35 and 1,412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.90, 3,396.35 and 1,412.94 is: 1,950.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.90 : 3,396.35 = 1,412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.90/3,396.35 = 1,412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.90x = 3,396.35 × 1,412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.90x = 4,798,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,831.70/2,460.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.03

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