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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.14, 3,330.35 and 1,418.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.14, 3,330.35 and 1,418.73 is: 1,957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.14 : 3,330.35 = 1,418.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.14/3,330.35 = 1,418.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.14x = 3,330.35 × 1,418.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.14x = 4,724,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,724,867.46/2,413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.97

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