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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.04, 3,331.82 and 1,529.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.04, 3,331.82 and 1,529.24 is: 2,110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.04 : 3,331.82 = 1,529.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.04/3,331.82 = 1,529.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.04x = 3,331.82 × 1,529.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.04x = 5,095,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,152.42/2,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.63

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