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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.11, 3,330.29 and 1,574.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.11, 3,330.29 and 1,574.43 is: 2,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.11 : 3,330.29 = 1,574.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.11/3,330.29 = 1,574.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.11x = 3,330.29 × 1,574.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.11x = 5,243,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,243,312.42/2,414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.95

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