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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.02, 3,329.11 and 1,574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.02, 3,329.11 and 1,574.30 is: 2,171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.02 : 3,329.11 = 1,574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.02/3,329.11 = 1,574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.02x = 3,329.11 × 1,574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.02x = 5,241,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241,017.87/2,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.07

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