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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.10, 3,330.80 and 1,419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.10, 3,330.80 and 1,419.02 is: 1,957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.10 : 3,330.80 = 1,419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.10/3,330.80 = 1,419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.10x = 3,330.80 × 1,419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.10x = 4,726,471.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,471.82/2,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.86

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