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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.42, 3,396.54 and 1,413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.42, 3,396.54 and 1,413.28 is: 1,950.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.42 : 3,396.54 = 1,413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.42/3,396.54 = 1,413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.42x = 3,396.54 × 1,413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.42x = 4,800,262.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,262.05/2,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.20

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