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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.92, 3,401.64 and 1,417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.92, 3,401.64 and 1,417.05 is: 1,955.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.92 : 3,401.64 = 1,417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.92/3,401.64 = 1,417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.92x = 3,401.64 × 1,417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.92x = 4,820,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,293.96/2,464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.56

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