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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.12, 3,400.26 and 1,416.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.12, 3,400.26 and 1,416.04 is: 1,954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.12 : 3,400.26 = 1,416.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.12/3,400.26 = 1,416.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.12x = 3,400.26 × 1,416.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.12x = 4,814,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814,904.17/2,464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.01

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