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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488.39, 3,433.53 and 1,411.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488.39, 3,433.53 and 1,411.61 is: 1,947.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488.39 : 3,433.53 = 1,411.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488.39/3,433.53 = 1,411.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488.39x = 3,433.53 × 1,411.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488.39x = 4,846,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,788.12/2,488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.76

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