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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.49, 3,401.58 and 1,417.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.49, 3,401.58 and 1,417.16 is: 1,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.49 : 3,401.58 = 1,417.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.49/3,401.58 = 1,417.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.49x = 3,401.58 × 1,417.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.49x = 4,820,583.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,583.11/2,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.02

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