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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.23, 3,329.82 and 1,418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.23, 3,329.82 and 1,418.55 is: 1,957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.23 : 3,329.82 = 1,418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.23/3,329.82 = 1,418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.23x = 3,329.82 × 1,418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.23x = 4,723,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,516.16/2,413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.34

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