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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.01, 3,329.99 and 1,418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.01, 3,329.99 and 1,418.31 is: 1,957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.01 : 3,329.99 = 1,418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.01/3,329.99 = 1,418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.01x = 3,329.99 × 1,418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.01x = 4,722,951.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,722,951.03/2,413.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.29

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