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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.08, 3,402.48 and 1,417.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.08, 3,402.48 and 1,417.84 is: 1,957.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.08 : 3,402.48 = 1,417.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.08/3,402.48 = 1,417.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.08x = 3,402.48 × 1,417.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.08x = 4,824,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,824,172.24/2,465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.00

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