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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.14, 3,332.24 and 1,530.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.14, 3,332.24 and 1,530.23 is: 2,112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.14 : 3,332.24 = 1,530.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.14/3,332.24 = 1,530.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.14x = 3,332.24 × 1,530.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.14x = 5,099,075.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099,075.04/2,414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.17

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