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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.38, 3,400.84 and 1,416.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.38, 3,400.84 and 1,416.64 is: 1,954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.38 : 3,400.84 = 1,416.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.38/3,400.84 = 1,416.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.38x = 3,400.84 × 1,416.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.38x = 4,817,765.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,765.98/2,464.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.96

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