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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.07, 3,401.43 and 1,416.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.07, 3,401.43 and 1,416.93 is: 1,955.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.07 : 3,401.43 = 1,416.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.07/3,401.43 = 1,416.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.07x = 3,401.43 × 1,416.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.07x = 4,819,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819,588.21/2,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.15

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