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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.02, 3,332 and 1,419.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.02, 3,332 and 1,419.62 is: 1,959.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.02 : 3,332 = 1,419.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.02/3,332 = 1,419.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.02x = 3,332 × 1,419.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.02x = 4,730,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730,173.84/2,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,959.46

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