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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.04, 3,332.44 and 1,618.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.04, 3,332.44 and 1,618.62 is: 2,234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.04 : 3,332.44 = 1,618.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.04/3,332.44 = 1,618.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.04x = 3,332.44 × 1,618.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.04x = 5,393,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,954.03/2,414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.41

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