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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.98, 3,401.25 and 1,417.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.98, 3,401.25 and 1,417.02 is: 1,955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.98 : 3,401.25 = 1,417.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.98/3,401.25 = 1,417.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.98x = 3,401.25 × 1,417.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.98x = 4,819,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,639.28/2,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.24

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