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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.92, 3,331.20 and 1,419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.92, 3,331.20 and 1,419.18 is: 1,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.92 : 3,331.20 = 1,419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.92/3,331.20 = 1,419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.92x = 3,331.20 × 1,419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.92x = 4,727,572.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,572.42/2,413.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.46

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