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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414, 3,331.32 and 1,419.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414, 3,331.32 and 1,419.26 is: 1,958.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414 : 3,331.32 = 1,419.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414/3,331.32 = 1,419.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414x = 3,331.32 × 1,419.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414x = 4,728,009.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,009.22/2,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,958.58

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