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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.23, 3,332.24 and 1,366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.23, 3,332.24 and 1,366.90 is: 1,886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.23 : 3,332.24 = 1,366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.23/3,332.24 = 1,366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.23x = 3,332.24 × 1,366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.23x = 4,554,838.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,838.86/2,414.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.66

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