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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.31, 3,400.76 and 1,416.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.31, 3,400.76 and 1,416.38 is: 1,954.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.31 : 3,400.76 = 1,416.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.31/3,400.76 = 1,416.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.31x = 3,400.76 × 1,416.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.31x = 4,816,754.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,754.99/2,464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.60

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