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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.02, 3,603.53 and 2,233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.02, 3,603.53 and 2,233.66 is: 3,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.02 : 3,603.53 = 2,233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.02/3,603.53 = 2,233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.02x = 3,603.53 × 2,233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.02x = 8,049,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049,060.82/2,414.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.30

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