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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.13, 3,331.55 and 1,469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.13, 3,331.55 and 1,469.96 is: 2,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.13 : 3,331.55 = 1,469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.13/3,331.55 = 1,469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.13x = 3,331.55 × 1,469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.13x = 4,897,244.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897,244.27/2,414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.58

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