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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.36, 3,400.68 and 1,416.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.36, 3,400.68 and 1,416.42 is: 1,954.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.36 : 3,400.68 = 1,416.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.36/3,400.68 = 1,416.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.36x = 3,400.68 × 1,416.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.36x = 4,816,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,816,791.17/2,464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.58

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