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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474.96, 3,414.59 and 1,411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474.96, 3,414.59 and 1,411.95 is: 1,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474.96 : 3,414.59 = 1,411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474.96/3,414.59 = 1,411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474.96x = 3,414.59 × 1,411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474.96x = 4,821,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,821,241.39/2,474.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.01

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