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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.96, 3,331.58 and 1,419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.96, 3,331.58 and 1,419.35 is: 1,958.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.96 : 3,331.58 = 1,419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.96/3,331.58 = 1,419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.96x = 3,331.58 × 1,419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.96x = 4,728,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,654.32/2,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.88

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