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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.52, 3,331.31 and 1,419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.52, 3,331.31 and 1,419.12 is: 1,958.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.52 : 3,331.31 = 1,419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.52/3,331.31 = 1,419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.52x = 3,331.31 × 1,419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.52x = 4,727,528.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,528.65/2,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.77

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