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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.52, 3,397.12 and 1,413.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.52, 3,397.12 and 1,413.60 is: 1,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.52 : 3,397.12 = 1,413.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.52/3,397.12 = 1,413.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.52x = 3,397.12 × 1,413.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.52x = 4,802,168.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,168.83/2,461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.90

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