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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460.95, 3,396.08 and 1,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460.95, 3,396.08 and 1,413.02 is: 1,949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460.95 : 3,396.08 = 1,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460.95/3,396.08 = 1,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460.95x = 3,396.08 × 1,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460.95x = 4,798,715.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798,715.51/2,460.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,949.95

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