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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.22, 3,400.62 and 1,416.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.22, 3,400.62 and 1,416.29 is: 1,954.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.22 : 3,400.62 = 1,416.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.22/3,400.62 = 1,416.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.22x = 3,400.62 × 1,416.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.22x = 4,816,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,247.10/2,464.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.48

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