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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.07, 3,401.76 and 1,417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.07, 3,401.76 and 1,417.15 is: 1,955.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.07 : 3,401.76 = 1,417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.07/3,401.76 = 1,417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.07x = 3,401.76 × 1,417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.07x = 4,820,804.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,804.18/2,465.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.65

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