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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.21, 3,331.33 and 1,351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.21, 3,331.33 and 1,351.89 is: 1,865.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.21 : 3,331.33 = 1,351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.21/3,331.33 = 1,351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.21x = 3,331.33 × 1,351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.21x = 4,503,588.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,588.33/2,414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,865.45

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