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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.98, 3,332.07 and 1,714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.98, 3,332.07 and 1,714.14 is: 2,366.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.98 : 3,332.07 = 1,714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.98/3,332.07 = 1,714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.98x = 3,332.07 × 1,714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.98x = 5,711,634.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,711,634.47/2,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.07

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