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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.66, 3,401.31 and 1,416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.66, 3,401.31 and 1,416.70 is: 1,955.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.66 : 3,401.31 = 1,416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.66/3,401.31 = 1,416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.66x = 3,401.31 × 1,416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.66x = 4,818,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,818,635.88/2,464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.09

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