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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,465.57, 3,402.45 and 1,417.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,465.57, 3,402.45 and 1,417.65 is: 1,956.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,465.57 : 3,402.45 = 1,417.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,465.57/3,402.45 = 1,417.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,465.57x = 3,402.45 × 1,417.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,465.57x = 4,823,483.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,823,483.24/2,465.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.34

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