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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.50, 3,401.01 and 1,416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.50, 3,401.01 and 1,416.63 is: 1,954.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.50 : 3,401.01 = 1,416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.50/3,401.01 = 1,416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.50x = 3,401.01 × 1,416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.50x = 4,817,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,972.80/2,464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.95

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