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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.12, 3,401.64 and 1,417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.12, 3,401.64 and 1,417.04 is: 1,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.12 : 3,401.64 = 1,417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.12/3,401.64 = 1,417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.12x = 3,401.64 × 1,417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.12x = 4,820,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820,259.95/2,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.39

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