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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.16, 3,402.24 and 1,417.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.16, 3,402.24 and 1,417.22 is: 1,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.16 : 3,402.24 = 1,417.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.16/3,402.24 = 1,417.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.16x = 3,402.24 × 1,417.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.16x = 4,821,713.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,713.01/2,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,955.95

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